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Primark - Ipswich

23 Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DR

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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 on Tower Ramparts.
    • The name of the car park is Tower Ramparts.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Westgate Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: checkouts, accessories and lingerie.
  • The following areas have stepped access: checkouts, accessories and lingerie.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 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 not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear left of floor 0.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the entrance is 38m.
    • 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 no signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 210cm (width) x 228cm (depth) and there is 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 46cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear left of floor 0.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the entrance is 38m.
  • 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 80cm.
  • 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 along the left wall of floor 0.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the checkout area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on 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 portable payment machine and a hearing assistance system.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located along the left of the store on floor 0.
  • The distance from the entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 150cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located along the left of the store on floor 0.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 along the left of the store on floor 0.
  • Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Shop Floor (Floor 1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: checkouts, fitting room, part of Women (footwear), bags and accessories.
  • The following areas have stepped access: checkouts, fitting room, Women (footwear), bags and accessories.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 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 not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located in the rear right corner after you exit the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lift is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the fitting room.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
    • The ramp bypasses the steps.
    • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails do not 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 and 45cm.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 206cm (width) x 227cm (depth) and there is 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 47cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located in the rear right corner after you exit the lift.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lift is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the fitting room.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 and 45cm.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor 1)

  • The checkout area is located at the rear of the store after you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the checkout area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point and standard checkouts.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on 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 portable payment machine and a hearing assistance system.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.