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Metronome

Nottingham Trent University, Huntingdon Street, Creative Quarter, Nottingham, NG1 1AP

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Access Guide

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Overview

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the atrium, the basement next to rehearsal room 9 and 12.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the atrium standard toilets.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the atrium floor.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the metronome building.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to Rehearsal Room 16-18, 19-20, performace 03 and meeting rooms is via slight ramps .
    • Access to the basement via the atrium is via a steep ramp.
    • This ramp is overcome with the lift.
    • Access to the ground floor from the reception to the atrium is via a steep ramp.
    • Access to Metronome bar from the atrium is via a slight slope.
    • Access to the production gallery from the lift on the mezzanine floor is via a slight ramp.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage 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 and unshaded light sources.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right when entering the venue.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Eating and Drinking (Metronome Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The metronome bar is located off the atrium.
    • The most accessible route has a steep ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located at the rear of the seating area .
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 114cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the bar.
    • The height of the lowered section is 101cm.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 118cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the atrium.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • the ground, mezzanine and basement can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 162cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the atrium.
  • the ground, mezzanine and basement can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Auditorium

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are not available.
    • Captioned performances are not available.
    • Signed performances are not available.
    • Audio described performances are not available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has steep ramps.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • The most accessible route to a row of seating has step-free level access.
    • There is not a designated seating area in the screen.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the auditorium includes: chairs without armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Atrium- Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the atrium.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 234cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.