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Bay Library

Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8EN

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the lower seating area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the lower seating area.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located to the right and left after you enter the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left after you enter the building.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right after you enter the building.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations to the left after you enter the building.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 109cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left after you enter the building.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) 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.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the lower seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 111cm to 130cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, large letter key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, CCTV/video magnifiers, coloured overlays, headsets and audio recorders.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: ClaroRead, Inspiration, JAWS, Mindview and Texthelp Read&Write.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right after you enter the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open 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 colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 85cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The sink is 85cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has lever taps.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave and a vending machine.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you enter the building.
    • The distance from the entrance is 31m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 171cm (width) x 214cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.