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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include HR Offices, Business Services team and general classrooms.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ballynahinch.
The nearest mainline station is Lisburn.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Outside Access (Level 2 Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Church Street.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in) wide.

Level Change (Level 2 Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the level 1 entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 39m (43yd) from the level 1 entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Level 1 Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in) wide.

Level Change (Level 1 Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.

Comments View
- The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has handrails both sides.
- They lead up to the entrance from the car park.
- There are also 15 medium steps with handrails both side leading down from Church Street to this entrance.
- These can be overcome by using the level 2 entrance.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- The hearing loop is fitted in the HR Office.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located opposite the level 1 entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2.
The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from level 1 entrance.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 132cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
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 have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lift controls do have Braille markings.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Comments View
- The lift is also directly to the left of the level 2 entrance as you enter. It is 7 metres from this entrance.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- 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.
Comments View
- There are identical stairs at the far end of the building.

Accessible Toilet

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

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the level 1 entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on level 1, opposite the entrance, next to the lift.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 233cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 8in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
- 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 108cm (3ft 7in) 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- There is a flip down seat, 52 cm high, and a lowered public phone, located just outside the toilet, shown in photograph 2.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 on level 1, directly to the right as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the level 1 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.