Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link King Street Guide.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/king-street-guide
- Related link Burns Mall Public Convenience.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/burns-mall-public-convenience
- Related link Kilmarnock Shopmobility.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/east-ayrshire-council/access-guides/kilmarnock-shopmobility
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Comments
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- The building itself is open 05.00-20.00 7 days a week.
- The shops are open between 09:00 and 17:30.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Kilmarnock.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Foregate (South).
- The car park is located in James Shaw Crescent.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 275cm x 470cm (9ft x 15ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Foregate Square.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (King Street)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are also heavy double doors and a single automatic door round to the left here.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, at the Sturrock Street underpass.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up from the underpass.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (Foregate Square)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, near the bus sation.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There are further doors to the right here.
Outside Access (Kilmarnock Bus Station)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear side of the building, by the bus stands.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 185cm (6ft 1in).
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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 150cm (4ft 11in).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located directly beyond the Foregate Square entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- There is also a slight slope near the King Street entrance.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Kilmarnock Bus Station entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in a cubicle in the standard male toilet.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There is a similar cubicle in the female toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the toilet attendant.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 255cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 4in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- 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 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high 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 good.
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Comments
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- The female accessible toilet is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- There is also a Changing Places facility adjacent to Kilmarnock Shopmobility in the adjoining Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located directly beyond the Foregate Square entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Foregate Square entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located beyond the Kilmarnock Bus Station entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Kilmarnock Bus Station entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Level Change (Female Toilets and Baby Change)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading into the toilet.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located adjacent to the female toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 10m from the Foregate Square entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Additional Info
- 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.