Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Platanos College Sports Hall.
- Related link Platanos College Sports Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/platanos-college-sports-hall
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Stockwell.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located on the right hand side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 112m (122yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
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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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- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the entrance.
- There is a gateway between the car park and entrance. The gateway is 120cm wide.
Main Gate
- The main gate is located off Clapham Road.
- The first set of gates are double and open away from you (push). The gates are permanently kept open providing an entrance width of 420cm.
- The second set of double gates have a width of 284cm and open away from you (push). The second set of gates open automatically when you contact the office via the intercom which is at a height of 150cm. There is an exit button located at 130cm from the ground.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the entrance courtyard.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 320cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift (B zone only)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 230cm (3ft 7in x 7ft 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 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.
Lift (D zone only)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2,3.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 136cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
- 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors (C & D)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1,2,3.
- 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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- There are similar stairs located in the A & B block. However the stairs only give access up to floor 2.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- 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 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 222cm (4ft 12in 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 left.
- 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 alarm.
- 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 sanitary 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 good.
- 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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Comments
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- There are similar accessible toilets on the ground floor, second floor and third floor.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located On the first floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are similar facilities on the ground 1st, 2nd and third floors.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.