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RSPB Centre - 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.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.

Seating Area (Viewing Deck)

  • The seating area is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area, via lift.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are bench seats, high tables and high stools available.
  • Some chairs are fixed to each other.
  • Some tables are fixed to the floor.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 60cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 120cm.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are good.