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Multi-Storey Car Park

Comments View
- The height of the barrier at the Alencon exit is 1.98m (slightly lower than all the other barriers).

There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 410cm x 620cm (13ft 5in x 20ft 4in).
There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

Parent and Child Parking View
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available on this level.
Paying View
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located in the lift lobby.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
Access from the Car Park View
- The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- It may be necessary to cross the path of moving vehicles between some of the Blue Badge parking bays and the pedestrian exit on this level.
- The pedestrian exit is clearly visible from the car park.
- There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
- The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is concrete.

There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 410cm x 610cm (13ft 5in x 20ft).
There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

Blue Badge Parking View
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
Parent and Child Parking View
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available on this level.
Paying View
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and at the payment machines in the building.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located in the lift lobby.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
Access from the Car Park View
- The pedestrian exit on this level gives access to the lift lobby.
- The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The pedestrian exit on this level can be accessed from the Blue Badge bays on this level without crossing the path of any moving vehicles.
- The pedestrian exit is clearly visible from the car park.
- There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
- The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is concrete.

The stairs are located in the lobbies.
There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 3, 4 and 5.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
The steps are clearly marked.
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
There is a landing.
Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
The lighting levels at the steps are good.

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the lobbies.
There is 1 other lift in this location.
The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
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, 3, 4 and 5.
Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 175cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 9in).
There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
There is 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
There is not a hearing loop system.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting levels in the lift are good.