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Primark - Manchester Trafford Palazzo

Trafford Palazzo, Manchester, M17 8AS

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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 Barton Dock Road.
    • The name of the car park is Trafford Palazzo.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Floor 0 - Left Side)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store, on the left of floor 0.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Floor 0 - Right Side)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store, on the right of floor 0.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Floor 1 - Left Side)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store, on the left of floor 1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • 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 160cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Floor 1 - Right Side)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store, on the right of floor 1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • 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 160cm.
  • The doors have a medium 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 over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • 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.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter on floor 1.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on the left side of floor 0, within the standard fitting room.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the floor 0 left side entrance is 30m.
    • 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.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 245cm (width) x 200cm (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 160cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on the left side of floor 0.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the floor 0 left side entrance is 30m.
  • 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 to the rear of floor 0.
  • 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 to 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 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 to the right of the shop floor.
  • The distance from the floor 0 right side entrance is 30m.
  • 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 tactile markings and 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 152cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 220cm (width) x 200cm (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: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located in the centre of the shop floor.
  • Floors 0 to 1 are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Shop Floor (Floor 1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter at the rear of this floor.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the left of floor 1, within the standard fitting room.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the floor 1 left side entrance is 30m.
    • 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.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 200cm (width) x 250cm (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 varying visual contrasts.
    • 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 within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 160cm 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 to the left of floor 1.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the floor 1 left side entrance is 30m.
  • 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 1)

  • The checkout area is located to the rear of floor 1.
  • 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, 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.

Counter (Click and Collect - Floor 1)

  • The counter is located to the rear of floor 1.
  • The distance from the floor 1 left side entrance is 30m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Floor 1)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of floor 1.
    • The distance from the floor 1 right side entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • These toilet facilities are locked but can be opened by staff on request.
    • 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 87cm.
    • The door has no 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 200cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 79cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Entrance (HOME)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, to the right of the mall's main entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • 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 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor (HOME - Floor 0)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.

Checkouts (HOME)

  • The checkout area is located to the right of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point and a payment counter.
  • Designated Accessible Till Point View
    • The designated accessible till point is located to 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 and a portable payment machine.
  • Payment Counter View
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is portable.

Lift (HOME)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the store.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 25m.
  • 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 medium 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, Braille 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

Stairs (HOME)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left side of the store.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Shop Floor (HOME - 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 under 120cm.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.