Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: cycling studio, gym, soft play, sports hall, squash courts, studios and swimming pools.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Redhill.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab)
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: squash courts and Adventureland soft play.
- The following areas have stepped access: squash courts and Adventureland soft play.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 206cm.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m from main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- The blue badge bays are located on steep slopes.
There is a steep slope in front of the entrance doors.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Parking is free for 4 hours, no return within 2 hours.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
Access To
- The distance from main entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located to the left of the blue badge spaces.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 131cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located directly beyond the main entrance doors.
- The distance from main entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
Getting Around (Ground Floor)
- 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.
- There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas and chairs with armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- The ground floor has the following facilities:
Reception, Café, Group Cycle Studio, Studio One and the Spectator Viewing Area.
Eating and Drinking (Chapters Cafe)
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Location and Service
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has staff who can provide assistance with ordering, numerous seating options and a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free and vegetarian.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the tray rail is 85cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of the reception desk.
- The distance from main entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The lower ground, ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low colour contrast and Braille markings.
- 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 99cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located opposite the reception desk.
- The lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail extends 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Getting Around (Lower Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: squash courts and Adventureland soft play.
- The following areas have stepped access: squash courts and Adventureland soft play.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- 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.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- The venue has the following facilities: Adventureland soft play, beauty salon, changing rooms, sports hall, squash courts and swimming pools.
Standard Changing Room (Dryside)
- The changing room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from lift is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- Facilities in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing, a toilet, a wash basin and a locker.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- Additional features include a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The changing room has a waste bin.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
- There is no shower seat.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Changing Room (Pool Change)
- The changing room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, turn left as you exit the lift and the changing room is on the left.
- The distance from lift is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has a lift, manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a chair/stool, a baby change table, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- Additional features include a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The changing room has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 70cm.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
- There is no shower seat.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Pool (Main)
- This is an indoor swimming pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Access into the water is via a ladder.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
- The following adaptations are available for disabled people: hydraulic hoist and submersible wheelchair.
Pool (Learner)
- This is an indoor swimming pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
- Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Access into the water is via steps.
- The ramp has a handrail on the left going down.
- There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of the steps throughout its length.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
Getting Around (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The venue has the following facilities: Gym and Studio 2.
Gym
- The gym is located on the first floor along the corridor on the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 103cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is staffed at specific times.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is 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 were low at the time of the survey.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground, ground and first floors.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor beyond the entrance barriers.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor opposite the Adventureland soft play..
- The male and female toilet facilities are located on the first floor to the left of the gym entrance. .
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located in the Dryside and Pool changing rooms on the ground floor.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the lower ground floor opposite the Adventureland soft play.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the changing room with adaptations on the lower ground floor.
- Standard shower facilities are located in the Dryside and Pool changing rooms on the ground floor.
Changing Room with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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- The changing room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor to the right of the pool changing room entrances.
- The distance from lift is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has manual doors and a lift.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing, a wheel-in shower, a locker, a wash basin, a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and a toilet.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 294cm (width) x 500cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 220cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the right as you look at the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 70cm 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 high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 134cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is an additional entrance / exit to this facility opposite the learner pool.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the standard male toilets on the ground floor .
- The distance from main entrance 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.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 292cm (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 78cm (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 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 low 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 71cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are hand washing facilities in the standard toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the standard male toilets.
- The distance from lift is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has doors permanently held open, manual doors and a lift.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm (width) x 176cm (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 165cm (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 medium 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 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 115cm from the floor.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There are hand washing and disposal facilities in the standard toilets.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located on the ground floor directly beyond the entrance barriers on the left.
- The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 72cm.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor opposite Adventureland soft play.
- The distance from lift is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope, steps, manual doors and a lift.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 59cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
- There is a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The room has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Exit
- The exit area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There is a single automatic gate at this exit.
- The door opens away from you.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
- The width of the opening is 104cm.
- The gate has a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
- The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
