Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in St Peter Port.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Market Street next to the venue.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Church Square.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bay has no fixed dimensions.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Market Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the steps.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are 2 fixed grab rails either side of the steps which can be used for support.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Market Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible 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.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-M.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are Hayward Gallery on the Mezzanine.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 130cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 3in).
- 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes video magnifying machine.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the rear of the library.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 65cm (2ft 2in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 180cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the toilet.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the second floor.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.