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Battersea Library

265 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 1JB

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the library, on the left as you enter the corridor leading to the reference and information library.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear of the library, on the right as you enter the corridor leading to the reference and information library.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located to the far end of the library as you enter through the accessible entrance, into the stairwell and on the left before the stairs.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Altenburg Gardens.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (Battersea Library Building - Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right hand side of the building, off Lavender Walk.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual gates at this entrance.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 119cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 109cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Battersea Library Building)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open, automatic doors, narrow walkways and narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs, benches and high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Reception (Main Library)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter the library through the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 129cm to 159cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: chairs without armrests.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The touchscreen described is the self-service book borrow/return kiosk.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, long tables, desks and booths.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs and handheld magnifiers.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.

Room (Reference and Information Library)

  • The room is located to the rear of the main lending library, at the end of the corridor leading past the toilet with adaptations.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 31m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, long tables, desks and booths.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (Reference and Information Library)

  • The reception is located at the far end of the reference and information library as you enter.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 47m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 85cm to 100cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Learning Suite)

  • The room is located to the far end of the main lending library as you enter through the accessible entrance, through the door and on the right.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (Learning Suite)

  • The reception is located immediately ahead as you enter the learning suite.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
  • The tables are fixed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the library, on the left as you enter the corridor leading to the reference and information library.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 242cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 136cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The light in the facility is kept switched off. The light switch is 138cm high.
      The door also has a latch lock.