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Dick Institute Gallery

Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock, KA1 3BU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left as you enter through the rear entrance, before the second door.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the left from the rear entrance, off the corridor beside the Young People's Library.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building, off London Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 670cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 195cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Rear Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a bell at a height of 123cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 110cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: all ground floor services.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Exhibition Space (Gallery)

  • The area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Display formats include: information boards and televisions/screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter through the rear entrance, before the second door.
    • The distance from the rear entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 101cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has 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.