Access Guide
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
Opening Times (Stage Door)
- Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Queen Street.
- The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP Ingram Street.
- The car park is located at the side of the building, off Ingram Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are designated Blue Badge and standard parking bays on Albion Street which are within fairly close proximity to the rear Stage Door backstage entrance.
- Q-Park Candleriggs is a multi-storey car park on Albion Street which offers designated bays and lift access.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Candleriggs.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
Outside Access (Stage Door Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, on Albion Street.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Box Office)
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 01/08/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
Reception (Stage Door)
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Stage Door entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a headset.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Hearing assistance headsets are available from the cloakroom counter on Level 2.
- A deposit is required for the headsets.
Eating and Drinking (Bazaar Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located through to the rear of the entrance foyer.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G to 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a further straircase near the Doors 3, 4 and 6 lift.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter, beyond the Box Office.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 240cm (4ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- There is an easy slope in the doorway to the lift on the ground floor (Level 1).
- This lift provides access to doors 1, 2 and 5, with the other lift used to access doors 3, 4 and 6.
Lift (Doors 3/4/6)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located through to the right as you enter, along from Bazaar Bar.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 132cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 4in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
Lift (Backstage)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the Stage Door foyer area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Stage Door entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 195cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 5in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in 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.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Counter (Cloakroom (Hearing Assistance Systems) - Level 2)
- The counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The hearing assistance headsets are available from the cloakroom counter, with a deposit required to borrow.
- Hearing protection is also available.
Eating and Drinking (Candleriggs Bar (Old Fruitmarket) - Level 3)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on Level 3, to the right from the lift.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 33cm (1ft 1in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 11cm (4in).
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
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Comments
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- There is an easy slope down into the bar at the entrance, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- The Old Fruitmarket balcony is accessed via Candleriggs Bar.
Theatre (Old Fruitmarket)
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a headset.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- A deposit is required for the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, please contact the Box Office.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- For standing concerts there are 8 designated wheelchair spaces on the balcony (Level 3).
- For seated concerts there are 6 designated wheelchair spaces on the end of an aisle.
- There is a very slight slope throughout Level 1 in the Old Fruitmarket, leading up towards the stage.
- There is an additional bar to the rear left of the Old Fruitmarket on Level 1, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- There are some clearly marked raised areas of carpet on the balcony level, as shown in photographs 9 and 10.
- There are spiral staircases leading down from the Level 3 balcony to Level 1 with a handrail on the right (going down).
- The staircases are generally only used during ceremonies.
Level Change (Old Fruitmarket - Level 1)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading off the toilets corridor into the hall, beyond Bazaar Bar.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter, near the lift.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Theatre (Grand Hall - Level 4)
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located in the rear rows, and some in the side rows.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a headset.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- A deposit is required for the hearing assistance system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, please contact the Box Office.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
- To view the City Halls - Grand Hall website for more information on accessible seating please click here (new tab).
Level Change (Toilets - Level 1)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up towards the rear of Level 1.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Toilet with Adaptations (Beyond Bazaar Bar - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left as you enter, beyond Bazaar Bar - adjacent to the Old Fruitmarket hall.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 197cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear left of Level 2.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 11in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on Level 3, through to the right of the Candleriggs bar, before the Old Fruitmarket balcony.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 196cm x 198cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 62cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 126cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 Clubroom - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on Level 5, through the Clubroom towards Door 6.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 188cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 2in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- A member of staff may be required to provide access through the Clubroom.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to the Old Fruitmarket.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to the Old Fruitmarket.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the Level 2 standard female toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There are further standard toilets on Level 2 on either side of the cloakroom, and on Level 3, off Candleriggs Bar/the Old Fruitmarket balcony.
Parent and Baby Room (Level 2)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the rear right of Level 2.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 20m from the lift 2/4/6.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Backstage - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the backstage lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on Level 2 of the backstage area, to the left from the stage door lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 190cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Shower (Level 2 Backstage Accessible Toilet)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the level 2 backstage accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head.
- Other facilities available include; the accessible toilet.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Level 2 - Backstage)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the backstage lift.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 2 of the backstage area, to the left from the backstage lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Backstage)
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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 Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Level 2 of the backstage area, to the left from the backstage lift.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the backstage lift.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Level 2 of the backstage area, to the left from the backstage lift.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the backstage lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are 3 clearly marked steps without handrails to the female toilets.
Standard Shower (Level 2 - Backstage)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the backstage male standard toilets.
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is 1 step into the shower.
- There is no standard shower in the female toilets here.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.