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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chelmsford.

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Parking (County Hall Car Park)

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Market Road)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Market Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the far left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from the street up to the entrance.
  • There is/are 11 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are manual double door either side of the revolving door.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Duke Street)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located Duke Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the main entrance and the reception area.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Reception (Market Road)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/08/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Reception (Duke Street)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The public will generally only require access to the ground floor and the Council Chamber on the first floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 160cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 102cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift doors are opened remotely by the receptionist.

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Level Change (First Floor - Council Chamber)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the stairs next to the council chamber on the first floor.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located next to the council chamber on the first floor.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).
• The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.

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Lift (First Floor - Council Chamber)

• The lift is located next to the council chamber on the first floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 66cm x 80cm (2ft 2in x 2ft 7in).
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 380cm (8ft 2in x 12ft 6in).
  • 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 cannot 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on a raised section at the rear of the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the foyer, beyond the main entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the rear of the staff council car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.