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Hair and Beauty

Main Building, City Campus, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX

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Access To Hair and Beauty - Main Entrance - Floor 2

  • Hair & Beauty is located on the right side of the Main Building.
  • View information on Main Building - City Campus (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Hair and Beauty.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the first and third floor of Hair & Beauty.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the first and third floor of Hair & Beauty.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and third floor of Hair & Beauty.

Hair and Beauty - Main Reception - Floor 2

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

City Salon and City Barbers Entrance - Floor 2

  • This entrance is located on the second floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

City Salon and City Barbers - Floor 2

  • The City Barbers and City Salon are located to the left and right of the entrance, with clear signage and shiny laminate flooring throughout.
  • Both areas provide ample manoeuvrability for wheelchair users, including 150cm x 150cm turning spaces.

    City Barbers
  • The waiting area features armchairs with single-sided armrests and a coffee table.
  • The washing station includes two 102cm high sinks with lever mixer controls, adjustable handheld showers, and two armchairs with dual armrests.
  • The main styling area accommodates eight people at 82cm high fixed work surfaces with knee recesses and mirrors ranging from 82cm to 165cm.
  • Seating consists of eight height-adjustable, non-fixed barber chairs with armrests and footrests that can be moved for wheelchair access.
  • Additional facilities include three 83cm high sinks with lever mixer taps, three adjustable barber chairs, and various low-level cupboards and drawers.

    City Salon
  • The salon is equipped with four 102cm high hair washing sinks featuring lever mixer controls, adjustable handheld showers, and four dual-armrest armchairs.
  • There are 15 styling stations featuring full-length mirrors (10cm to 190cm), integrated footrests, and handheld hairdryers.
  • Styling chairs are height-adjustable with armrests on both sides and are removable to facilitate wheelchair access.
  • Specialized equipment includes several wall-mounted, height-adjustable overhead hairdryers positioned at select styling stations.
  • The area also contains a standalone sink measuring 84cm high with lever mixer taps.

Hair and Beauty Main Entrance - Floor 3

  • This entrance is located on the third floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 113cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Hair Training Salon Entrance - Floor 3

  • This entrance is located on the third floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Hair Training Salon - Floor 3

  • The flooring is vinyl and provides ample room for wheelchair manoeuvrability, including a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • The washing area features four hair washing sinks at a height of 102cm, equipped with adjustable shower heads and lever mixer taps.
  • There are four fixed chairs with armrests positioned in front of the hair washing sinks.
  • The 21 beauty stations are equipped with full-length mirrors ranging from 22cm to 177cm in height and integrated footrests.
  • Each beauty station has a height-adjustable chair with armrests that can be removed to provide wheelchair access.
  • Equipment at the beauty stations includes a mix of handheld dryers and wall-mounted, height-adjustable hairdryers.
  • The desk area provides 69cm of underside clearance and is served by both a height-adjustable chair on wheels without armrests and a height-adjustable swivel chair with armrests.
  • A separate work surface stands at a height of 94cm and includes low-level cupboards for storage.

Barbers' Training Salon Entrance - Floor 3

  • This entrance is located on the third floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Barbers' Training Salon - Floor 3

  • The flooring in the salon is vinyl, and there is a 150cm x 150cm turning space to allow for wheelchair manoeuvrability.
  • The hair washing area contains two sinks at a height of 102cm with two fixed chairs featuring armrests.
  • The shower is equipped with lever mixer controls and an adjustable shower head.
  • There are two wall-mounted sinks at a height of 84cm featuring lever mixer taps and low-level storage.
  • Two height-adjustable chairs with arm and footrests are located at these sinks; these are non-fixed and can be removed for wheelchair access.
  • The 17 barber stations include full-length mirrors ranging from 34cm to 200cm and integrated footrests.
  • The barber station chairs are height-adjustable with armrests and can be removed to accommodate wheelchair users.
  • Some barber stations feature wall-mounted clippers and cradles at a height of 139cm.
  • The workstation consists of a desk with 69cm of underside clearance and a height-adjustable chair without armrests.

Hair and Beauty - Floor 1 Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the first floor.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Hair and Beauty - Floor 1

  • Part of floor one is now taken over and used by the Beauty section of Hair and Beauty.
  • Beauty have six treatment rooms, two beauty rooms and one tanning room.
  • These facilities are used for teaching and training as well as for customer use.
  • Some of these rooms and the space on floor one are being used for storage.

Bathroom with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The distance from the first floor Hair & Beauty entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 242cm (width) x 250cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 178cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The bathroom has a step-free shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.