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Tooting Bec Athletics Track and Gym

Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 3NP

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the studio block and the changing rooms.
    • There is an alternative route to the toilets in the studio block, this is from the tracks.
      Visitors must go up a very slight ramp and through a manual door. This entrance is located to the right of the studio block.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the studio block.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the changing rooms.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the left beyond the access point, after the gym.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the changing rooms.

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Access Point

  • This access point is located at the front of the venue.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 126cm.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • The gate has a high visual contrast.

Gym

  • The gym is located straight ahead and to the left beyond the access point.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the gym.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception

  • The reception is located within the gym, straight ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the gym entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Studio)

  • The room is located in its own block, to the right of the entrance to the gym.
  • The distance from the access point is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Studio - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the studio block, straight ahead beyond the entrance.
    • The distance from the studio room entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 172cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 52cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: an athletics ground.
  • Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac, grass and block paving.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Seating Area (Athletics Track)

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoors seating area is located by the tracks.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is stepped access into this area.
    • There are 6 steps with no handrails.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • The following areas have stepped access: additional seating rows.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • The seating area is cambered down towards the tracks.

Standard Changing Room (Male)

  • The changing room surveyed is located straight ahead to the left as you walk past the access point.
  • The distance from the access point is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the changing room.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • The changing room surveyed is located straight ahead to the left as you walk past the access point.
  • The distance from the access point is 26m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the changing room.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (Female Standard Changing Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the changing room.
    • The distance from the female changing room entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.