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Overview

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• About View
  • B12 Urban Village Hall is a newly refurbished space for the whole community, situated in Balsall Heath, Birmingham.
  • Services and facilities available in the venue include: a hireable hall space, standard and accessible toilets, a stage with platform lift access and a service kitchen. There is also shared access to a garden and counselling facilities.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Kings Heath Railway Station.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has stepped access.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free access via ramp.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
  • The stage can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located in the B12 Urban Village Hall and the Margot Hutchison Centre.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the B12 Urban Village Hall.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations in the B12 Urban Village Hall.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front and side of the venue.
  • 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 355cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 100cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the accessible entrance (via the ramp).
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and colleagues only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• 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.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the rear of the venue.
• 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 step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
• There are level resting areas along the ramp.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There are no handrails for the ramp.
• There are 8 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• The rear entrance leads directly into the main hall
• There is an alternative stepped entrance to the lower part of the venue.
• There are 2 steps on the approach.
• The single, manual door requires effort to open.
• The opening width is 105cm.
• From this entrance, there are 8 steps leading into the main hall, with handrails on both sides.

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Main Hall

• The room is located directly ahead after entering.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• None of the tables and desks are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout and lighting of this space may change depending on the event.

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Service Kitchen

• The room is located off the main hall.
• The distance from the main hall is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The step-free access is the internal access, via the roller shutter.
• The roller shutter has a maximum width of 220cm.
• The access width is restricted by the kitchen units.
• The actual access width is 76cm.
• Some of the kitchen units can be moved.
• The units range in height between 88cm and 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser and a wash basin.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is additional, external access to the kitchen.
• There is a steep ramp at this entrance.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• Access inside is restricted because of the wall mounted heater.

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Service Counter (Hatch)

• The counter is located to the right side after entering the main hall.
• The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 97cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the side of the hall.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• 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 signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 155cm (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 83cm (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 low colour contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • 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 80cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stage Platform Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right side of the stage.
• The distance from the entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • The stage can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 152cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The platform lift leads directly onto the stage, at the side.

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Stage Stairs

• The stairs are located to the left of the stage.
• The stage 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a further set of stairs to the right that is not in use.

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Stage

• The stage is on a raised level, overlooking the main hall.
• There is step-free level access via lift to this area.
• The lift bypasses steps.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout and lighting of this space may change depending on the event.

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Access to the Margot Hutchison Centre

• The Margot Hutchison Centre is located in a separate building to the left of the B12 Urban Village Hall.
• The most accessible route has step-free access via a ramp.
• The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
• There are level resting areas along the ramp.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There are no handrails for the ramp.
• There are 8 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
• There is step-free level access to enter.
• There is a key pad at a height of 115cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• This door leads into the reception vestibule.
• There is a push button door release to exit.
• The push button is at a height of 115cm.

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Main Meeting Room

• The room is located ahead after entering the Margot Hutchison Centre.
• The distance from the entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• None of the tables and desks are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

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Counselling Room 1

• The room is located in the Margot Hutchison Centre.
• The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Counselling Room 2

• The room is located in the Margot Hutchison Centre.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Margot Hutchison Centre - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the Margot Hutchison Centre.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
• 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 written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm 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 80cm 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 wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Access to Anawim Garden

• Anawim Garden can be accessed from the rear gate.
• The distance from the car park (via the access ramp/slope) is 75m.
• The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
• The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
• There rear path has a challenging camber on the access route to the garden.
• There is a manual gate along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.

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Anawim Garden

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: gardens and walkways.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: seating area.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps and overgrowing vegetation.
  • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
  • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, gravel, uncompacted earth (muddy) and loose stones.
  • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some areas of the garden.
  • Stepped access to this area is possible from the kitchen.