Access Guide
Summary
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 130cm.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'ASDA'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 270cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 270cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 300cm.
- The barrier do not contrast visually with the flooring.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located in ASDA.
- The facility is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Customer Services.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 380cm x 280cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 106cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 106cm.
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 74cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 186cm (6ft 1in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 80cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 85cm from the floor.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are good.