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Ray Holden Building

Altrincham Campus, Manchester Road, West Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • There are two entrances to access this building. The main entrance is located at the front within the courtyard and the staff/client entrance is located at the rear.
  • The main entrance is most accessible and provides step-free access to floor 0.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along the circulation are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is a mixture of seating in the circulation.
  • Wayfinding signage can be found on the wall or overhead in clear text.
  • There are manual doors throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floors 1 and 2 within the eating and drinking area.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floors 1 and 2.

Parking (Enhance Spa and Aspire Restaurant Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Client/staff 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
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Courtyard Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located within the Courtyard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • 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 133cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.

Entrance (Customer/Staff Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building next to the Customer/Staff car park.
  • 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Enhance Salon and Spa/ Restaurant Reception)

  • The reception is located on the second floor to the right of the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Stairs (Main Building Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the salon.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • Floors 0, 1 and 2 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 do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Main Building Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the salon.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Floors 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings, a medium visual contrast 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Customer/Staff)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the customer/staff entrance.
  • Floors 0, 1 and 2 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 handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Lift (Customer/Staff)

  • The lift surveyed is located just beyond the customer/staff entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Floors 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and 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, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)

  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1 .
    • The distance from the lift is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift 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 low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 198cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 30cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low 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 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 140cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a similar toilet with adaptations on floor 2.