Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Glasgow.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is St Enoch.
Opening Hours
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 SECC Hydro Car Park.
- The car park is located off Stobcross Road.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 235cm x 2100cm (7ft 9in x 23yd).
- Standard marked parking bays are located at the front of the building on the right.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1, 2.
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are 2 sets of these same doors at either side of the front of the building.
Outside Access (Platform 1)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1.
- This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Platform 2)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 2.
- This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high in height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-LG.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located adjacent to the stairs.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-LG.
- The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 160cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Level Change (Upper Lift Slope)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the lift.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Train Station
- There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located on the lower floor.
- The ticket office is 12m (13yd) from the lift.
- The train companies operating from within this station are First Scotrail.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1,2.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) in the ticket office building.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1,2.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1,2.
- Accessible toilets are 24m (26yd) from the platform entrances.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left of the ticket office, right of the stairs.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens sliding.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft 0in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 226cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The door lock is an automatic touch to lock system.
Level Change (Lower Lift Ramp)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the lift.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on the lower floor left from the stairs.
- Unisex toilets are 7m (22ft 12in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.