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Lambeth Register Office

Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, 764, Brixton, SW2 1RW

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located straight ahead to the left as you enter the register office.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located outside the female standard toilet.

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Buckner Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Access Point - Brixton Hill

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located on Brixton Hill.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 232cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is a bollard after the gates.

Access Point - Buckner Road

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located on Buckner Road.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 280cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Courtyard

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: grounds.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps and bollards.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located in the courtyard.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right as you enter the register office.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 71cm.
    • The reception has windows and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • 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: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
    • Some tables are fixed.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located straight ahead and to the left as you enter the register office.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
  • A baby changing table is available.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.