Access Guide
Summary
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- This motorway services is open 24 hours.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Customers can get assistance by telephoning the services or speaking to staff at the ChannelPorts reception or WHSmith.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- The following mobility aids are available; ceiling track hoists.
- There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Services Available
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- The following services are available here; cash machines, a first aid point, a defibrillator, free WiFi, electric car charging points and a petrol station.
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Toilets and Changing Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available here; baby changing facilities, a Changing Places facility, shower facilities, an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
- For detailed information on the toilets available please click here (new tab).
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas to the left and right as you face the main entrance.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; WHSmith.
- For the WHSmith AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Catering Facilities
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- The following catering facilities are available here; Costa Coffee, Curried Away, Don Air, KFC, McDonald's, Noodle Stop, Subway and The Breakfast Club.
- For the Costa Coffee AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Curried Away AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Don Air AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the KFC AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the McDonald's AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Noodle Stop AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Subway AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the The Breakfast Club AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The motorway services are located directly off the M20 at junction 11 with Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel to the southeast and London, Ashford and the M25 to the northwest.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The main car park has 10 Blue Badge parking bays, 3 electric vehicle charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
- There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay and 4 standard parking bays located at the rear of the petrol station forecourt.
- There is ample coach parking available at the front and read of services building.
Parking
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Parking
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- The car park is located at the front of the services building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is lighting in the car park.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
- There is also parking available for coaches and heavy goods vehicles.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 242cm x 493cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
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Paying
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- Parking charges apply after a limited time.
- Free parking for all users is limited to 3 hours.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the building.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
- Payment machines are located inside the building.
- Payment machines are located outside the Channel Ports Office inside the services building.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access from the Car Park
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- Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the services building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Folkestone Services'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 203cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 207cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 164cm.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 99cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Coaches Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the services building, leading in from the coach park.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 195cm.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 91cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance doors, leading up from the coach park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (HGV Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the services building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance gate, leading up from the HGV parking area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm.
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Lift
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- There is a gate between the ramp and the building entrance. This is permanently open and has a width of 119cm.
Counter (ChannelPorts Reception)
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Counter
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- The counter is located opposite the standard toilets, near the HGV entrance.
- The counter is approximately 105m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- The counter is clearly signed.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 132cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
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Seating
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- There is not seating for the desk.
- There are high tables available.
- This counter is mainly used by HGV drivers. There are tables next to the self-service touchscreens on which forms are filled in and documents signed. These are at a height of 103cm.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Music is played in some areas.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located to the right of the toilet area.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 98cm and 122cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
- A hand sanitiser is available by the HGV entrance and ChannelPorts reception.
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Signage
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- There is an information board, overhead pictorial signage, signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) and overhead written signage available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located throughout the services building.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are tables, armchairs, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and coffee tables available.
- Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
- Some tables are fixed to the floor.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
- Music is played in some areas.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the rear of the services building as you enter through the main entrance, on the right just before you reach the Channel Ports Reception.
- The facility is approximately 101m from the the main entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith or the Channel Ports Reception.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
- The dimensions of the facility are 284cm x 361cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 82cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 146cm.
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The toilet seat contrast is high.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 195cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 96cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 93cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf next to the toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 91cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is a/are pedal bin and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The coat hooks are 108cm and 144cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
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Comments
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- There is no seat from the shower, although you can sit on the height-adjustable changing bench as a substitute (this is located next to the shower).
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located opposite the Channel Ports reception and close to the HGV entrance and standard toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 100m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 260cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 106cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 98cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located opposite the Channel Ports reception and close to the HGV entrance and standard toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 98m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 260cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 106cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 98cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located opposite the ChannelPorts reception and close to the HGV entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 99m from the main entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 70cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available .
- The height of the baby changing table is 95cm.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located opposite the ChannelPorts reception and close to the HGV entrance and standard toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 102m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The signage says 'Family Changing Room & Baby Change NO TOILET'.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby changing table once extended is 95cm.
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Shower
- The shower facilities are located opposite the ChannelPorts reception and next to the standard toilets.
- The shower facilities are approximately 108m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- A key is required for the shower facilities.
- The key can be obtained from the ChannelPorts reception.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
- The signage says 'C'.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is 1 step just after you enter which is 15cm in height and clearly marked.
- There is a sink available that is 88cm in height.
There is a toilet available.
There are 7 showers in total. The showers are switched on via a push button, with the temperature being adjusted by a twist/turn control.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
- There is not a/are not internal refuge point(s).
- People exit the building using the fire exits.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located outside the main entrance in the car park.
