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Burns House Museum and Library

Castle Street, Mauchline, KA5 5BZ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located through to the rear right of the upper ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male standard toilet.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the rear right of the upper ground floor.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located off Loudoun Street.
    • The name of the car park is Loudoun Street Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
    • The signed route to the Burns House Museum from the car park follows a cobbled path with steep slopes, whereas the route along Loudoun Street is easier going and smoother.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, to the left.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 11cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.

Entrance (Upper Ground Floor)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, to the right.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 10cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper ground floor of the museum and toilets, and the first floor of the museum.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, stools and high stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: armchairs, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.

Exhibition Space

  • The area is indoors.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper ground floor, first floor and lower first floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Display formats include: pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • There are talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper ground floor, first floor and lower first floor.
  • The tour also has narrow walkways.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The ground and lower first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Stairs (Upper Ground Floor)

  • The stairs are located to the right of the building, on the upper ground floor.
  • Upper ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through to the rear right of the upper ground floor.
    • The distance from the upper ground floor entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 65cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Nance Tinnock's)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building opposite the upper ground floor entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 9cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.

Exhibition Space (Nance Tinnock's)

  • The museum is indoors.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Display formats include: pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and flip-down seats without armrests.
  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.

Stairs (Nance Tinnock's)

  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter Nance Tinnock's.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.