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Enhance Hair & Beauty

LSEC Bromley Campus, Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE

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Summary

  • Service View
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; a hair and beauty salon used for training, which is also open to the general public.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter through the Enhance Hair & Beauty entrance, to the rear of the reception seating area.
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right inside the spa, which is in turn located to the left as you enter Enhance Hair & Beauty, through the reception seating area.
    • The nearest standard female toilets are located outside the entrance, next to the rear lifts. The nearest standard male toilets are located in the main corridor of the main building on the ground floor, and next to the rear lifts on the third floor.

Site/Campus Car Park (Front Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the site, off Rookery Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the main building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 248cm x 481cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 132cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance (first set of doors).
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders and certain staff and students who are granted the right to park on site for free.
      Students, visitors and contractors without a Blue Badge and wishing to park on site should contact the venue in advance to enquire about parking and potential charges.
      A barrier control system is in operation; there is a key card reader and intercom which can be reached from your vehicle.

Site/Campus Car Park (Rear Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the site, off Rookery Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Nido Volans Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 254cm x 460cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 114cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Nido Volans Centre entrance.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders and certain staff and students who are granted the right to park on site for free.
      Students, visitors and contractors without a Blue Badge who wish to park on site should contact the venue in advance to enquire about parking and potential charges.
      A barrier control system is in operation; there is a key card reader and intercom which can be reached from your vehicle.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, leading in from the car park.
    • This entrance gives access to the main reception foyer.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'London South East Colleges Bromley - Main Entrance'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 83cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 79cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • At this entrance, there is an alternative set of double automatic doors followed by a set of double manual doors, which can also be used to enter the building to the right of the doors described above.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance (second set of doors).
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 101cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 73cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is a touch screen.
    • The touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 104cm and 118cm.
    • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • Security Barriers View
    • There are security barriers at the reception.
    • The minimum width between the security barriers is 59cm.
    • The width of the wider security barriers is 88cm.
    • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
    • The height of the key card reader is 92cm.

Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located to the rear of the building, at the far end of the main corridor.
    • The stairs are approximately 146m from the main entrance (second set of doors).
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 29cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Lift (Rear Lift)

  • The lift is located to the rear of the building, at the far end of the main corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 146m (159yd 2ft) from the main entrance (second set of doors).
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
  • The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 162cm x 91cm (5ft 4in x 2ft 12in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
  • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
  • There are 2 lifts next to each other here, with identical specifications.

Entrance (Enhance Hair & Beauty)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located straight ahead as you exit the rear lift on the first floor.
    • This entrance gives access to Enhance Hair & Beauty.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'enhance hair & beauty'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 128cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • There is a door release button to exit at a height of 129cm.

Reception (Enhance Hair & Beauty)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter Enhance Hair & Beauty.
    • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the rear lift.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 97cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • The type of flooring is laminate.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The nearest safe places are the Wellbeing Room - G24, located on the ground floor of the main building along the main corridor; and the Quiet Room (Chill Zone - LG63), located in the Nido Volans Centre on the lower ground floor, to the left after the security barriers at the Nido Volans Centre entrance.
  • Audio View
    • This area does play background music/sound.
    • Music/sound is played at reception and in some of the salon areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter through the Enhance Hair & Beauty entrance, to the rear of the reception seating area.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (52ft) from the rear lift.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from reception.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 195cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 4in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 11in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • There is an emergency alarm .
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 2in).
    • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm .
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 2in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 82cm (2ft 8in) .
    • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • The facility is also signed and designated as a gender neutral toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the main building.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest standard female toilets are located outside the Enhance Hair & Beauty entrance, next to the rear lifts.
    • The nearest standard male toilets are located in the main corridor of the main building on the ground floor, and next to the rear lifts on the third floor.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right inside the spa, which is in turn located to the left as you enter Enhance Hair & Beauty, through the reception seating area.
  • There is not level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a single clearly-marked step, 19cm high, to access the shower cubicle. The cubicle itself has a door which opens outwards to a width of 59cm. There is then a 7cm step down into the cubicle.