Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- The following Tesco services are available at this store; F&F Clothing, a café, Tesco Mobile shop and Scan as you Shop.
- In this store these services are available; Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Photobooths, National/Health Lottery and Timpson's.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
- Electric vehicle charging points will not available until mid-March 2021.
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Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby changing facilities.
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has its own parking facilities.
- Tesco Edinburgh Road Superstore is located on the A912 Edinburgh Road, to the south of Perth City centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- There are both northbound and southbound bus stops on Edinburgh Road, with an easy sloped access route to the Tesco car park.
The bus stops are serviced by bus routes 17, 36, 56, 56A, 56B, 66A, x56, X56B operated by the Stagecoach bus company. - For more information on Stagecoach buses in the Perth area please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Perth.
- Perth Railway Station is located approximately 1 mile from the store on Leonard Street, with direct bus services and taxis to the store from the bus station, 170m from the railway station. The railway station has full step-free access.
- For more information on Perth Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on local train services please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- Help and assistance may be obtained from Customer Service immediately to the right as you enter via the store entrance, or by asking any colleague.
- This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is a/are mobility/electric scooter(s) with large basket(s) attached and wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact Customer Service.
- There is a seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large), standard (shallow) and wheelchair attachable.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
Parking
- The store does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located in front of the store, accessed from Edinburgh Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Parking
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- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 20 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 500cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- The Blue Badge bays are located centrally in the car park, opposite the entrance.
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Paying
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- Parking is free (unlimited time).
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bays and the entrance.
- The pedestrian crossing is level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bays and is level with the approach to the entrance(s).
- The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on both sides.
- There are widely spaced black bollards approximately 100cm high with identification bands to the edge of the walkway.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off point(s) is/are located to the side of the store.
- The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.
- The drop-off at the entrance to the store was temporarily suspended.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There are bollards on the approach.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 95cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 108cm.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- In addition there are white pillars supporting the roof edge above the approach that contrast with the paving.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located to the right as you face the store entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 30m from the store entrance.
- There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
- The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the tarmac.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 130cm.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 92cm and 120cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance (Store Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store, opposite the car park.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 183cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 173cm.
- There are displays to either side as you enter.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the store.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- There are white structural columns which are not clearly marked in some aisles, particularly aisles 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19 and 21.
There are offer displays and baskets at the end of some aisles, notably in the Home and Electrical and Health and Beauty sections of the store. - There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
Counter (Customer Service and Tobacconist)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter.
- The counter is approximately 10m from the store entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- The counter is clearly signed.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/02/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There are two hearing assistance loops to each end of the counter.
The customer service counter loop picks up the background music that's played in store.
F&F Clothing
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F&F Clothing
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- F&F Clothing is located on the right as you enter the store.
- F&F Clothing is approximately 20m from the store entrance.
- F&F Clothing is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to F&F Clothing.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
- F&F Clothing is clearly signed.
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 95cm.
- There are display stands reducing some aisle widths and a low stool by the footwear areas.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
- There is bench seating only.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Counter
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- There are no payment counters in this area of the store. Please pay for any items at one of the main checkouts.
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Comments
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- The fitting rooms are permanently closed.
Tesco Mobile
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Tesco Mobile Area
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- Tesco Mobile is located directly ahead as you enter at the rear of the store.
- Tesco Mobile is approximately 60m from the store entrance.
- Tesco Mobile is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to Tesco Mobile.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to Tesco Mobile.
- Tesco Mobile is clearly signed.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- Background music is played at all times.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Counter
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
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Consultation Desk(s)
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- Tesco Mobile has 2 consultation desk(s) available.
- The consultation desk surveyed is 1m from the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation desk(s).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 98cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is a portable electronic signature pad available. Documents do not have to be signed on the desk.
Café (The Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located at the front of the store, to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Colleagues can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Colleagues can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 82cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 55cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, armchairs and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
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Comments
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- The café closes at 17:00 every day.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located at the front of the store, to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
- The checkout(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are moderate to good.
- There is a/are self-service checkout(s), staffed checkout(s) and basket only checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
- The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
- The following standard checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 11.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
- Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 22/02/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Basket Only Checkout(s)
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
- The basket only checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) .
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the basket only checkout(s).
- There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 70cm and 130cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
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Comments
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- The self-service checkouts are also used for Scan as you Shop.
- Scan as you Shop hand devices are located to the left as you enter next to the self-service checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, on the left of the entrance to the café.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the store entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 238cm (5ft x 7ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a sensor flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located to the right as you enter, on the left of the entrance to the café.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the store entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the right as you enter, on the left of the entrance to the café.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the store entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room.
- The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter, on the left of the entrance to the café.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 35m from the store entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Exit
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Exit
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- This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, to the left as you exit the checkouts.
- The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
- There is step-free access at this exit.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 226cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 243cm.
- There are security pillars at the exit doors.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 172cm.
- There are displays in the porch.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.