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GMAC Film

Fifth Floor, Trongate 103, Glasgow, G1 5HD

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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 right as you enter the GMAC Film entrance, behind the GMAC Film reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets, to the right as you enter the GMAC Film entrance.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the GMAC Film entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right as you enter the GMAC Film entrance.

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Entrance (Trongate 103)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception (Trongate 103)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the Trongate 103 entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 91cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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 without armrests.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the rear corridor.
  • The distance from the Trongate 103 entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The basement, ground floor and levels 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 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 medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 94cm (width) x 202cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • Some 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 a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the rear corridor.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are 20+ 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (GMAC Film)

  • This entrance is located on level 05, to the left from the lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a bell at a height of 107cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (GMAC Film)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter via the GMAC Film entrance.
  • The distance from the GMAC film entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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 without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables, high tables and desks.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the GMAC Film venue.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear row of seating in the cinema screening room.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Screen

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located to the rear left as you enter via the GMAC Film entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the screen.
    • There are double manual doors with a high 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 78cm.
    • The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
    • This entrance gives access to all rows.
    • There is step-free level access as you enter the screen.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: the front seven rows.
    • The following rows have stepped access: the rear row (row eight).
    • Seating available in the screen includes: flip-down seats with armrests and sofas.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources, before and after screenings.
  • Designated Seating View
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the rear left as you enter via the GMAC Film entrance, before the screen.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the right as you enter the GMAC Film entrance.
  • The distance from the GMAC Film entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is one 18cm step into the shower with no handrails.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located round to the right as you enter the GMAC Film entrance, behind the GMAC Film reception.
    • The distance from the GMAC Film entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 161cm (width) x 222cm (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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • 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 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 91cm 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 119cm 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 cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.