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Glasgow Club Donald Dewar

220 Garscadden Road, Glasgow, G15 8SX

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor, through to the right from the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the rear right of the ground floor.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, through to the rear of the multi-activity suite.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located through to the rear right of the ground floor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located through to the rear right of the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the changing room with adaptations, and within the shared toilet on the first floor to the rear of the multi-activity suite.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There are additional similar male and female changing rooms and toilets located off the rear left corridor which are separately managed by Drumchapel United Football Club.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the side of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 280cm (width) x 600cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 75cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the side of the building .
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 185cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter .
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 125cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a 99cm wide door which opens away from you to access the gym on the first floor.
  • The first floor gym entrance is approximately 5m to the left from the lift.

Counter (Gym)

  • Gym.
  • The counter is located on the left as you enter the gym on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the gym entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 107cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Gym)

  • Gym.
  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the gym as you enter.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located through to the rear right of the building on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 200cm (width) x 246cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left of the wash basin as you look at it.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are lockers designed for wheelchair user just outside the changing room with adaptations.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear right of the building, beyond the stairs.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter, beyond reception .
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, through to the right from the lift beyond the multi-activity suite.
    • The distance from the lift is 25m.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 157cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Exit (Outdoor Pitches)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The outdoor grass and synthetic pitches and additional changing rooms in the rear corridor are separately managed by Drumchapel United Football Club.