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TK Maxx - Glasgow Sauchiehall Street

179 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3ER

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Overview

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 516cm.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • There is also an escalator beyond the entrance.

Lift (Main Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left at the main entrance.
  • The shop floor and street level 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 and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 122cm (width) x 202cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low 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 and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Escalators (Main Entrance)

  • The escalators surveyed are located to the right at the entrance.
  • The shop floor and street level are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Entrance (Public Car Park Lift)

  • This entrance is located ahead from the lift (at the rear of the store).
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 154cm.

Lift (Public Car Park Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the store, immediately beyond the car park lift entrance.
  • Floors 1 (TK Maxx), 3 (Bath Street exit), 6, 7, and 8 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 73cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 139cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high 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 and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shop 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: stools.
  • Customers can obtain click and collect items from any payment counter.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Fitting Room with Adaptations

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear left of the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the main entrance lift is 86m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 94cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 134cm (width) x 226cm (depth).
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 49cm 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 100cm and 166cm 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.

Standard Fitting Room

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear left of the store.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 86m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • 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 68cm.
  • 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

  • The checkout area is located to the right of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment 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 98cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The counter has a screen.
  • 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.