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Merry Hill - P6 Car Park and Entrances

Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1QX

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Multi-Storey Car Park

  • The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located on The Embankment.
  • The car park type is multi-storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are located just beyond the car park entrance, to the left on level 1 which has 30 spaces, and on level 3 which as 62 spaces.
    Blue Badges must be clearly displayed.
  • There is a total of 1426 parking bays in the car park of which 92 are designated for the use of Blue Badge holders.
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are also 60 parent and child spaces. These spaces can be found on level 3, level 4 and level 5; each containing 20 spaces.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (Level 1 Lower Mall)

  • There is/are 30 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 290cm x 485cm (9ft 6in x 15ft 11in).
  • There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Blue Badges must be clearly displayed.
  • Parent and Child Parking View
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The pedestrian exit on this level gives access to the Lower Mall.
    • The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • It may be necessary to cross the path of moving vehicles between some of the Blue Badge parking bays and the pedestrian exit on this level.
    • The pedestrian exit is clearly visible from the car park.
    • There are marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is concrete.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m from the level 1 lift and stair lobby.
    • Digital wayfinders are not available.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (Level 3 Upper Mall)

  • There is/are 62 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 295cm x 485cm (9ft 8in x 15ft 11in).
  • There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Blue Badges must be clearly displayed.
  • Parent and Child Parking View
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The pedestrian exit on this level gives access to level 3 Upper Mall.
    • The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • It may be necessary to cross the path of moving vehicles between some of the Blue Badge parking bays and the pedestrian exit on this level.
    • The pedestrian exit is clearly visible from the car park.
    • There are some marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is concrete.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 16m from the level 3 lift and stair lobby.
    • Digital wayfinders are not available.

Lift (P6 Car Park)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the lift and stair lobby on P6 levels, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the P6 level 3 entrance.
  • There is 1 other lift in this location.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • 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 the P6 car park levels, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • There are no 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.
  • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

Other Floors

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in P6 car park lift and stair lobby.
  • There are automatic, single to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are P6 levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Outside Access (Lower Mall - P6 Car Park)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the Lower Mall by the Abraham Darby Bar.
  • This entrance gives access to the Lower Mall.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • Alternative access at this entrance is via double manual doors which open towards you (pull).
  • The opening width for the manual doors is 220cm.

Outside Access (Upper Mall - P6 Car Park - Lift and Stair Lobby)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the P6 car park level 3 lift and stair lobby.
  • This entrance gives access to the Upper Mall.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance sign says 'P6 Level 3'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • Alternative access at this entrance is via double manual doors which open towards you (pull).
  • The opening width for the manual doors is 186cm.

Outside Access (Upper Mall - P6 Car Park)

  • This information is for the entrance located on P6 car park on level 3 Upper Mall after the covered walkway.
  • This entrance gives access to the Upper Mall.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance sign says 'Eat Central and Hollywood Bowl'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • Alternative access at this entrance is via double manual doors which open away from you (push).
  • The opening width for the manual doors is 146cm.

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