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Overview

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• About View
  • The Merthyr Tydfil College is a large building with 5 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 1 main staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed as 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • View information on The College Merthyr Tydfil.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The name of the nearest car park is River Taff.
  • The nearest train station is Merthyr Tydfil.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the main entrance is step-free via a long slight slope.
• The step-free approach to the main entrance is from Penry Street (A4054).
• The Main building has one entrance which has step-free access.
• The main entrance is signed as The College Merthyr Tydfil.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception on level 0.
• The side entrance is used to gain access to the Engineering and Construction buildings.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• The circulation surface on level 0 is hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  The circulation surface on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 are carpeted.
• There are resting areas in some of the circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are some manual doors in the circulation corridors on all floors.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets on floors 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on each floor.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the third floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the third floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on floors 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the third floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the third floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Spaces View
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• Other Rooms/Services View
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• Eating and Drinking View
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• Other Areas View
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  • View information on Student Services (opens new tab).

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Parking (Staff)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 234cm (width) x 447cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 143m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Staff have to pay a yearly fee to use this car park. This is payable to the college.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 239cm (width) x 390cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The name of the car park is River Taff.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors open by revolving.
• The width of the opening is 181cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a single door to the left after the first set of doors. This door has a width of 94cm. This door requires a card to access. The key card reader is at a height of 109cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead after you enter via the main entrance .
• The distance from the entrance is 12m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows and glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is some 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right after you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 98cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 152cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the reception.
• 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 34m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 286cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • 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 grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the third floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 56m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 238cm (width) x 268cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 148cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 non-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 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm 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 grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm 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 changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A key card is needed to access the room. The height of the card reader is 120cm. The door automatically locks when shut. There is a door release button and this is at a height of 125cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • 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 no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Male)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the third floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 63m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.

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Changing Area (Female)

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• Changing Area View
  • The female changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the third floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 51m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Exit (To Engineering And Construction Block)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single automatic door at this exit.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 102cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 123cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.