Access Guide
Summary
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- This motorway services is open 24 hours.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Please see staff at WHSmith should you need assistance.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Services Available
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- The following services are available here; a hotel, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
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Toilets and Changing Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available here; shower facilities, standard toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
- For detailed information on the toilets available please click here (new tab).
- The Virtual Access Guide below shows the route from the Blue Badge parking bays to the accessible toilet, please click the link below.
- For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities please click here (new tab).
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food and WHSmith.
- For the M&S Simply Food AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the WHSmith - M5 - Frankley Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Catering Facilities
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- The following catering facilities are available here; Costa, Burger King and Greggs.
- For the Costa - M5 - Frankley Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Burger King - M5 - Frankley Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Greggs - M5 - Frankley Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Hotels
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- The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.
Getting Here
- The motorway services are located directly off the M5 between junctions 3 and 4.
Birmingham is to the north and Bromsgrove is to the south.
There are close links to the M6 and M42. - There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The southbound car park has 5 Blue Badge parking bays, 2 GRIDSERVE electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
- Additional parking is available outside the hotel and petrol station.
- There is ample coach parking available.
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; standard parking bays and standard toilet facilities.
- For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).
Parking
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Parking
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- The car park is located at the front of the services.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not lighting in the car park.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 440cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
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Paying
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- Parking charges apply after a limited time.
- Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment for parking charges is made over the phone and via an app/online.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- You can pay via phone on 0330 400 725 Location 2439 or via text on 65565.
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Access from the Car Park
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- Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
- The surface on the pedestrian walkways is tarmac.
- There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) and the building.
- The pedestrian crossing has a dropped kerb from the Blue Badge parking bay(s) and has a dropped kerb leading to the approach to the building.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- There are uneven surfaces, dropped kerbs and slopes/ramps from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (GRIDSERVE)
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Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
- The provider of the charging point(s) is GRIDSERVE.
- Rapid charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on the left as you face the main entrance, next to the Blue Badge parking.
- Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- Customers can get assistance by either phoning the services or going in and asking for help at WHSmith.
- There is/are 3 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 320cm x 440cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 125cm to 135cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 90cm.
- The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- Parking charges apply after a limited time.
- Charging for all users is limited to 45 minutes.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
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Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.
Seating Area (Outside Seating)
- The seating area is located on the right as you approach the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are picnic tables with fixed seating, chairs with armrests and tables available.
- Some chairs are fixed to tables and the floor.
- All tables are fixed to the floor.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 68cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 70cm.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 72cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 74cm.
- The surface height of the tables is 74cm.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the seating at the rear, at the rear entrance.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Outside Seating)
- There is a ramp/slope located on the right side of the car park close to the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the outside seating area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm.
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 building facing the car park.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Moto'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 84cm 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.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 98cm.
- Next to the first automatic door there is a set of manual double doors, pull to open, 146cm in width and is an alternate to the automatic door.
Photograph 3 shows this set of doors.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm.
- The ramp has resting areas.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building facing the petrol station.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Moto'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 84cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 91cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the right at you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm.
- The ramp does not have resting areas.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the left as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Music is played everywhere.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located on the left outside the main entrance, behind Greggs.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 95cm and 130cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitisers range between 98cm and 126cm.
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Signage
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- There is directional signage available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area (Food Court)
- The seating area is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are high stools, chairs without armrests, tables, bench seats and high tables available.
- Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- Some tables are fixed to the floor.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 73cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 104cm.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 76cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 107cm.
- The surface height of the tables is 76cm.
- Music is played everywhere.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 98cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the far left as you enter from the main entrance, beyond Costa and Lucky Coin Gaming Area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m from the main entrance.
- 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 WHSmith.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'accessible toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is high.
- 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 95cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can 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 72cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 92cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the far left as you enter from the main entrance, beyond Costa and Lucky Coin Gaming Area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m from the main entrance.
- 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 WH Smiths.
- There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'Not every disability is visible Accessible Toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is high.
- 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 95cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 103cm.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located on the far left as you enter from the main entrance, beyond Costa and Lucky Coin Gaming Area.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 29m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby changing table once extended is 90cm.
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Shower (Unisex)
- The shower facilities are located on the far left as you enter from the main entrance, beyond Costa and Lucky Coin Gaming Area.
- The shower facilities are approximately 31m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is one step into the shower cubicle.
Stairs (Ground Floor to Standard Toilets First Floor)
- The stairs are located ahead to the right as you enter from the main entrance next to WHSmith.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Standard toilets first floor.
- There are 25 steps between floors.
- The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the steps are 15cm.
- The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
- The services which are not accessible include; Standard Toilets.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm.
- There are some hand sanitisers that are 98cm in height also.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
- There is not a/are not internal refuge point(s).
- There is not an Evac Chair available at the refuge point(s).
- People exit the building using the fire exits or main entrance.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located in the car park opposite the main entrance.