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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include studio spaces, exhibition space, teaching spaces, a print room and a darkroom.

Comments View
- The name of this building relates to its former use in the Historic Dockyard.
- The building now forms part of the Faculty of Music and Fine Art.
- This building contains facilities for art, photography and filmmaking.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Gillingham.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Chatham.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks. View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Chatham Historic Dockyard Visitor Car Park.
- The car park is located off Main Gate Road.
Comments View
- There is no parking for students/ visitors within the Historic Dockyard site, but it is possible to drive in to drop off at the building.
- The visitor car park is free for all users.
- It has an unmade surface.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
Comments View
- The second set of doors are operated by security fob to enter and push button to leave.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 199cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.