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TK Maxx - Glasgow Argyle Street

36-48 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AD

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on Floors G, 1 and 2.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor, to the right from the lift.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 209cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 185cm.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Entrance (Miller Street)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the building, on Miller Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Shop Floor (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.
  • Customers can obtain click and collect items from the collection point opposite the Miller Street entrance.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The height of the Click and Collect point controls range between 85cm and 97cm.

Counter (Jewellery)

  • The counter is located in the middle of the ground floor, opposite the escalators.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 34m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
  • The counter has mirrors and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Checkouts (Ground Floor)

  • The checkout area is located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at till point 7.
  • The designated accessible till point has a knee recess and a lowered counter.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the ground floor, opposite the jewellery counter.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 37m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is a key code needed to access the toilet, the code is available from a member of staff.
      The height of the key code pad is 125cm from the floor, staff can provide assistance if needed.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 249cm (depth).
    • 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 89cm (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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • 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 not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 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 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 107cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 133cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All 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 low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located to the left of the store.
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Shop Floor (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (First Floor)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the first floor, to the right from the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lift is 117m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is no signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 92cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 149cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail available.
    • The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 98cm and 160cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Fitting Room (First Floor)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lift is 106m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and a very easy slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Checkouts (First Floor)

  • The checkout area is located opposite the escalators on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 98cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the lift, at the rear of the first floor before the fitting rooms.
    • The distance from the lift is 100m.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is a key needed to access the toilet, the key is available from a member of staff.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 309cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
    • 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 69cm (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 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.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (First Floor)

  • The room surveyed is located to the right from the lift, at the rear of the first floor before the fitting rooms.
  • The distance from the lift is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key code needed to access the parent and baby room, the code is available from a member of staff.
    The height of the key code pad is 126cm from the floor, staff can provide assistance if needed.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Shop Floor (Second Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right from the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 22m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
    • 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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm 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 grab 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 181cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.