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Opera Beds - Buckinghamshire Showroom

Unit 6, HTF Business Centre, Heath End Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, HP10 9QH

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located towards the rear of the building, through the entrance lobby.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations cubicle includes an accessible shower.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located towards the rear of the building, through the entrance lobby.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 3m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is a short section of steep slope at the dropped kerb at the start of the entrance slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 225cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, next to the Blue Badge parking bay.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a lip (under 5cm) on the main door sill, but a portable ramp is available to overcome this.
  • There is a bell at a height of 141cm.
  • The door bell is a smart connected video device.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (to Showroom)

  • This entrance is located immediately inside the main external door, and to the right.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The showroom door from the entrance lobby into the showroom itself is normally held open.
    Showroom visits are usually by appointment, and accompanied, so the heavy door opening should be no obstacle.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Seating Area (Reception and Meeting Desk)

  • The seating area is located just inside the showroom, after its entrance door.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shop (Showroom)

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Some routes are slightly obstructed by narrow gaps between displayed furniture, although there is often an alternative way to reach each location.
    • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Seating available on this floor includes: armchairs, riser recliner chairs and chairs with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the rear of the building, through the entrance lobby.
    • The distance from the entrance lobby is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 261cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 194cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (within the Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located in the opposite corner to the toilet with adaptions, within the wet room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.