Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include gymnastics hall, dance room, spectator room.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Dundee.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Gymnasium Raised Soft Floor)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading onto the raised soft floor.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are deep steps onto the soft crash matt areas.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the left of the building, before the gym.
- The facility is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 260cm x 230cm (8ft 6in x 7ft 7in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Accessible Shower (Changing Place)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located through to the left in the changing place.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and handrails.
- Other facilities available include; drop down rail, hoist, changing table, toilet.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located through to the left of the building.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 52cm (20in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rail, accessible toilet, baby change.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the accessible shower room.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Changing Room
- The standard changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 11m (12yd 1in) from the gymnasium.
- The standard changing rooms are located through to the left of the building.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing room.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is 1 medium step without handrails into the showers.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a similar toilet in the accessible shower room and another offering transfer space to the right further along the corridor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located round to the right as you enter.
- The female toilets are 4m (4yd 14in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
- The male toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.