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The GYM

The University of Liverpool, Derby Hall, North Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool, L18 8BH

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Summary

  • Building View
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Accessible changing facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Accessible shower facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right as you enter the Gym.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
    • The car park is located at the front of the Greenbank Site, accessed off Greenbank Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • On street parking is possible on Greenbank Lane and North Mossley Hill Road, at the front of the site.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the site, accessed off Greenbank Lane.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 420cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, visitors, Blue Badge holders and students.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the courtyard entrance.
    • Access to the car park is via a barrier from Greenbank Lane (photograph 1). A key card is required to enter, although there is an intercom for visitors to contact reception. Both the card reader and intercom are 112 cm high (shown in photograph 2). There are 4 Blue Badge bays in front of the building (shown in photographs 8 and 9). One Blue Badge bay is located at the side of the building, 20m from the Core Q car park entrance (shown in photograph 10). There is also a Blue Badge bay outside the Derby Old Court Annexe (photograph 11).

Outside Access (Derby Building Courtyard Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Derby Building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Derby Building courtyard.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 118cm .
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.

Outside Access (Reception and Hub Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located inside the courtyard on the left.
    • This entrance gives access to Derby Building Reception and Hub.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Derby Greenbank Student Village'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 74cm .
    • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the UCard reader is 87cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.

Other Floors (Core 2)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located at the far end of the Derby Building reception social area, on the right hand side.
    • The stairs are approximately 31m from the reception entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Lift (Core 2)

  • The lift is located at the far end of the Derby Building reception social area, on the right hand side.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 90cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 207cm.
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Outside Access (Core Q Lower Ground Floor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Derby Building.
    • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor of the Derby Building, including the Gym and Changing Facilities, and the Core 2 lift and stairs.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Sports Studio & Gym, Changing Facilities, Reception'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 98cm .
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 169cm.
  • Lift View
    • The Gym can also be accessed internally from the Derby Building.

Entrance (Gym Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor of the Derby building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Gym facilities.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Sport Liverpool'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 113cm (3ft 8in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Lift View
    • The details here are for the accessible entrance. Most students will use the 'air lock' type door to enter and exit the gym. These have 2 sets of doors 56cm wide, with the card readers 114cm high.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • The type of flooring is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There are lockers available, located outside the changing rooms and just inside the Gym (shown in photograph 4).

Gym

  • There is step-free access to the gym.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the gym.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the gym.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; arm cycles and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • In this area there are chairs without armrests available.
  • Background music is not played.
  • The flooring in the gym consists of carpet, tiles and laminate.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Accessible Changing Room

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • This accessible changing room is approximately 5m from the Gym entrance.
    • The accessible changing room is approximately 10m from the Gym.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
    • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 184cm x 370cm.
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; handrails, a toilet, a wheel in shower, a wash basin and a dropdown rail.
    • This is a shared changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
    • There is no seating available within the changing room.
    • There are no lockers within the changing room.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 75cm.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Accessible Shower View
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • There are lockers just opposite the accessible changing room, the highest locker is 148cm high and the lowest 37cm (shown in photograph 6).

Standard Changing Room

  • Location and Access View
    • This standard changing room is located to the right as you enter the Gym.
    • This standard changing room is approximately 9m from the Gym entrance.
    • The standard changing room is approximately 14m from the Gym.
    • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
    • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a toilet and a wash basin.
    • This is a female changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
    • There are no lockers within the changing room.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 189cm from the floor.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • The female changing room contains a cubicle containing a bench and coat hook 166 cm high, accessed by a door 87 cm wide (shown in photographs 4 and 5). There is level access to showers in the changing rooms (photographs 6 - 8), including the accessible showers.

Accessible Shower

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible shower is located within the standard changing rooms.
    • This accessible shower is approximately 20m from the Gym entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
  • Accessible Shower View
    • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Comments View
    • The details here are for the accessible shower in the female changing room. The accessible shower in the male changing room is a mirror image of this one (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the Gym entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The male and female toilets contain a cubicle with an alarm cord and a door that opens outwards (shown in photographs 3 and 4).