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Community Room - M1 - Leeds Skelton Lake Services - EXTRA

M1 - Leeds Skelton Lake Services - EXTRA, M1 Junction 45, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0AS

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Summary

Stairs (Viewing Deck)

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the services building.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 25 steps between floors.
  • The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
  • The steps have a handrail 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Lift

  • The lift is located at the rear right of the services building.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 49m from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 192cm.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance emergency alarm system in the lift.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • The viewing area on the second floor can only be accessed between the hours of 07:00 - 19:00.

Conference / Meeting Room(s) (First Floor)

  • The room surveyed was the Community Room.
  • The Community Room is located on the first floor, to the left of the staircase.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Staff can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (120cm+).
  • There is step-free access into the room.
  • 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 170cm.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 85cm.
  • The room has an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room.
  • Room Details View
    • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 135cm from floor level.
    • A card reader at a height of 116cm is used to access the room.
      There is a push button to exit the room at a height of 120cm.