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Introduction

• The Devonshire is a health and fitness club which operates a members only policy.
• Membership is open to everybody.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Derriford.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 23:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 23:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 23:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 21:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 360cm (15ft 9in x 11ft 10in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, in the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 38m (42yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 105cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are 110cm to 120cm in height.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Devonshire Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • Plastic cups, cutlery and straws available.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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• Comments View
  • There is also an indoor pool with identical access into the water.

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Level Change (Outdoor Pool)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the pool.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Outdoor Pool)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the indoor pool.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 45m (49yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 87cm x 115cm (2ft 10in x 3ft 9in).

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
  • The fitness suite is 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading into the fitness suite.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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• Comments View
  • There is a medium, clearly marked step for access to the free weights section at the rear of the fitness suite.
  • The 2nd photograph shows this step.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 75m (82yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 70m (77yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the indoor swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located in the main ground floor corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • There are separate sections in the changing rooms for wet and dry side facilities.
  • The showers are shared between sections.
  • The standard changing rooms are 25 metres (27yds) from the main sports hall.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 75m (82yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located between the standard changing rooms.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 195cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 150cm (4ft 11in) 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).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional adapted toilets, with similar specifications, are available in the bar and on the 1st floor.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 75m (82yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional adapted toilets are available in the bar and on the 1st floor.
  • The photographs show the standard male toilet.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.