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Spencer Pavilion - The Spencer Lounge - Second Floor

The County Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4PR

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the standard toilets on the first floor.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the Spencer Pavilion entrance foyer.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor to the right as you exit the lift on the second floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located up the stairs in front as you exit the Long Room on the first floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the standard toilets on the first floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Toilet with Adaptations (Spencer Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the Spencer Pavilion entrance foyer.
    • The distance from the Spencer Pavilion entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 84cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Spencer Pavilion.
  • The distance from the Spencer Pavilion entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the Spencer Pavilion entrance foyer.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Hospitality (The Spencer Lounge)

  • The Spencer Lounge is located ahead as you exit the lift on the second floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a food and drink counter in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 95cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • There is stepped access to seating.