Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Enfield Council Office - Housing Department, and 2 meeting rooms for hire on the first floor.
Opening Hours
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Edmonton Green.
Parking (St George's Multi-Storey Car Park)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is St George's Multi-Storey Car Park.
- The car park is located on Smythe Close.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- To access this car park, you must go around the side and to the front, where it is accessible.
- There is a route to the car park opposite the main entrance via steps.
- There is lift access on the fourth floor of the car park which takes you across the walkway and into the shopping centre.
- Photographs 7, 8 and 9 show the stairs that gives access to all levels of the car park.
- The steps are 15cm deep and clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
- Photographs 10-18 show the access to the lift on the fourth floor and the route down to the walkway leading into the shopping centre.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue in the South Mall.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
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Comments
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- Photographs 2 and 3 show the touch pad single door from the outside and from the inside.
- The height of the touch pad is 80cm.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance - Children's Library)
- This information is for the entrance located within the foyer, to the far right.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the far right of the foyer leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Reception (Ground Floor)
- The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Photograph 2 shows the help stations that are located throughout the library.
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Comments
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- Photograph 2 shows the help stations that are located throughout the library.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable table is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a magnifying sheet.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1-9 show the ground floor library.
- Photographs 11-16 show the first floor library.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The stairs are located beyond the entrance, within the foyer to the right of the lift and the library.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the foyer.
- 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 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 205cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The lift is located beyond the entrance, to the rear of the foyer to the right of the library.
Entrance (First Floor)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
- There are 2 meeting rooms available for hire, located on the first floor of the library and to the far right.
- Room 1 is the smallest of the 2 and can accommodate 10-15 people.
- The door to Room 1 opens towards you (pull), is 80cm wide and may be difficult to open.
- Room 2 (as shown in photographs 2 and 3) is larger and can accommodate up 20-35 people.
- The double doors open towards you (pull), are 140cm wide and may be difficult to open.
- The lighting is good and the floor is carpeted in both rooms.
- Table and chairs are provided and can be laid out to requirement.
Reception (First Floor)
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the first floor entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left of the library, to the rear of the reception desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 220cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- 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 contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the far left of the library.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the first floor entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Home visits / services are available.