Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Ground Floor - Corporate and IT Services 1st Floor - Facilities Management Services and 2nd Floor - Adults, Health and Community Wellbeing and Occupational Health Centre.
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Comments
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- B Block is not generally accessible to the public.
- Staff can access B Block at anytime if cleared by security.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Chelmsford.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 390cm (8ft 2in x 12ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the B Block entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the B Block entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The County Hall car park can only be used with prior arrangement and a pass being issued.
Outside Access (B Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- B Block can also be accessed, at upper ground floor level, from the main County Hall entrance on Market Road.
- Please see the separate County Hall - E Block Detailed Access Guide for further information.
Level Change (B Block Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- 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).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-UG-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (B Block Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-UG-1-2.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the B Block entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 controls are 90 - 115cm in height.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the main corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 67m (73yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 280cm x 95cm (9ft 2in x 3ft 1in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Opening Times (Occupational Health Centre)
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00..
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00..
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00..
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00..
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30..
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (Occupational Health Centre)
- The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the B Block entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Occupational Health Centre)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in reception.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (Occupational Health Centre)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the B Block entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor, to the right of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- 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 bright.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet also serves as a standard female toilet.
Standard Toilet(s) (Occupational Health Centre)
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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 Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor, to the right of reception.
- The male toilet(s) is/are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the B Block entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.