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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include Bridge and Control Room Simulators, Classrooms, Computer Room, Conference Room and Staff Offices.

Comments View
- All of the services are located on the first floor of the building.

Opening Times

Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Birkenhead.
The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Green Lane.

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located just inside the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 139cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
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 lift does not have a hearing loop system.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Level Change (Bridge Simulator)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located leading up into the Bridge Simulator.
There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located off the main first floor corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 207cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main first floor corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main first floor corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.