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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located Maine Street.
    • The name of the car park is Market Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the store.
  • 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor (Floor 0)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: sofas.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of the store, on the right hand side.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 140cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 108cm and 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the left hand side of the store.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor 0)

  • The checkout area is located to the right hand side of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the left end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 101cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • All Floors (0, 1 and 2) 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 a medium colour contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 179cm (width) x 183cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located to the left hand side of the store.
  • All Floors (0, 1 and 2) are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located directly to the right of the main entrance.
  • All floors (0, 1 and 2) can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ 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 between 30cm and 45cm.

Shop Floor (Floor 1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.

Checkouts (Floor 1)

  • The checkout area is located ahead from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to the checkout area.
  • The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 102cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Shop Floor (Floor 2)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 2)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located ahead and to the right from the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lift is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and a lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 138cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 49cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 2)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located ahead from the lift.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor 2)

  • The checkout area is located ahead and to the right on exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 103cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.