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Alton Community Hall

1 Petersfield Rise, Roehampton, London, SW15 4AE

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 204cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Area (Hall)

  • The hall is located at the top of the stairs beyond the entrance.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the hall stage.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located in the hall, to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 98cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located at the rear of the building.
  • The distance from entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access into the toilets.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.