Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Construction, Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Carpentry, Joinery, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Electronics and Refrigeration Workshops, classrooms and labs.
- Related link Lisburn Campus - Block 2.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---block-2
- Related link Lisburn Campus - Block 1.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---block-1
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Comments
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- Block 3 is accessed via Block 2.
- It is also linked to Block 1 on level B and C.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Lisburn.
- The nearest mainline station is Lisburn.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Wallace Avenue)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Comments
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- On street standard bays are available on Wallace Avenue, to the rear of the campus.
- There is not a designated drop off point, however, vehicles can drop off outside the Block 2 main entrance if requested in advance.
Parking (Staff Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Comments
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- The designated bays are located on the ground level of the car park, at the rear.
- There is stepped access from the other levels of this car park.
Outside Access (Block 2 Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off Wallace Avenue, at the rear of the campus.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 217cm (7ft 1in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 217cm (7ft 1in).
Level Change (Block 2 Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Block 2 Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 219cm (7ft 2in).
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Comments
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- This entrance is accessed from the staff car park only.
Level Change (Block 2 Car Park Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Reception (Help Desk)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block 2 main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
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Comments
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- The help desk is located on level A, opposite the Block 2 car park entrance.
Outside Access (Block 3 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the Block 2 entrance foyer.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the landing between levels A and B.
- There is a platform lift available to overcome these stairs to access level A.
Other Floors (Stairs 5)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels A-Entrance-B-C.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Stairs 5 are located just inside the entrance from Block 2.
- Stairs 6 are located in the centre of the building and Stairs 7 are in the far corner of the building. Both are similar to Stairs 5.
Lift (Entrance Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite the Block 3 entrance, by Stairs 5.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Level A -Entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Block 3 entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 146cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Level A)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the far end of the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The ramp leads down to the Motor Vehicle and Construction Plant Workshops.
Lift (Lift 5)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the centre of the building, by Stairs 6.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels A-B-C.
- The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the entrance lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 202cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 8in).
- 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 does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- Levels B and C can also be accessed using the lifts in Block 1, via level access links.
Accessible Changing Room
- There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
- The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level A leading from the entrance lift.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the entrance lift.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Carpentry and Joinery Workshop.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 265cm x 328cm (8ft 8in x 10ft 9in).
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails and a wheel in shower.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; an accessible toilet.
- There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).
Accessible Shower (Accessible Changing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet (Accessible Changing Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the entrance lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the accessible changing room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 265cm x 328cm (8ft 8in x 10ft 9in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 145cm (4ft 9in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the level A leading from the entrance lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Carpentry and Joinery Workshop.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- The showers in the changing room are accessed via a medium step.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on level A, in the centre of the building, by lift 5.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 220cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 110cm (3ft 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are identical toilets on levels C and D, by the link to Block 1, and at the far end of level C.
- There is also a toilet at the far end of level D, which has the transfer space on the left.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also toilets on level C, by lift 5.
- These contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards, and lowered sinks.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.