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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include The Faculty of Media, Arts and Social Science - Theatre, Studio Theatres and Rehearsal Rooms.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Liverpool Lime Street.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, off Pilgrim Street.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is not 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 174cm (5ft 9in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp/slope is located leading from Pilgrim Street to the entrance.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The width of the ramp/slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located leading from Pilgrim Street to the entrance.
There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the studio rooms.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2.
- The stairs are located ahead on entering the building.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- There is also a further set of similar stairs at the opposite end of the building.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the main entrance on entering.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 104cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
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 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.

Theatre

There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located at the front of the theatre.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit beside or behind you.
It is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Comments View
- The theatre is located on the first floor.

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 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right of the lift on exiting.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 199cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 high 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 good.
- There is a good 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 medium.

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 on the second floor, to the right of the lift on exiting.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right of the lift on exiting.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.