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Adelaide Place

209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the main auditorium.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the main auditorium, next to the toilet with adaptations.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located on the basement level.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the rear of the main auditorium, next to the toilet with adaptations.

Bath Street Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Bath Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 145cm.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This is the accessible entrance. The main, stepped entrance is on Pitt Street.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The auditorium and stage.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper gallery seating, basement and all upper floors.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the rear right side of the auditorium.
    • The distance from auditorium is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 205cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Reception Room / Gallery

  • The room is located to the left after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Main Auditorium

  • Access to Seating View
    • The auditorium is clearly signed.
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right side after entering.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • The entrance door(s) is/are permanently held open before and after events.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after events.
    • This entrance gives access to the main auditorium.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Auditorium Information View
    • The type of flooring is wood.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • The lighting levels before and after events are varied.
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located to the right side of the main auditorium.
    • There is step-free access to the majority of seating.
  • Designated Seating Area(s) View
    • Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
    • The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
    • Companions/carers sit in front of the patron, next to the patron and behind the patron.
    • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
    • The main auditorium can seat 400 people; this consists of 110 people on the ground floor and over 250 at balcony level. The auditorium layout may change depending the event. There is step-free level access from the main auditorium to the toilet with adaptations. There is step-free ramped access to the stage. The width of the ramp is 100cm with hand rails on both sides.

Community Cafe

  • Location and Access View
    • Community Cafe is a regular event that occurs in the main auditorium.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, dairy free, vegan and nut allergy.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at all corners of the venue.
  • The basement, ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Balcony Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • This is the upper level seating area, overlooking the main auditorium space.
    • The most accessible route has manual doors and steps.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Middle Floor Room

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: sofas and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Top Floor Room

  • The room is located on the top floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event. There is a secondary area accessible from this room with an opening width of 70cm.