Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Ground Floor - First Aid, Changing Rooms, Rooms 002 - 009.
- First Floor - Office, 102 -109.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor to your left on exiting the lift lobby.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor to your left on exiting the lift lobby.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor to your left on exiting the lift lobby.
- Accessible changing facilities are located on the ground floor in front of you on entrance.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor in front of you on entrance.
- Accessible shower facilities are located in the changing room area on the ground floor.
- Standard shower facilities are located in the changing room area on the ground floor.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Marine Station is situated south east of Plymouth in the East End.
- There is a Blue Badge Bay available at the Marine Station.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is situated on Commercial Road approximately 0.2 miles which serves route 48.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Plymouth Station.
- Plymouth station is approximately 1.4 miles to the North West of the building.
- For more information on Plymouth Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01752 587676.
- Email: [email protected].
- The office is located in the Wellbeing Centre, open Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
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- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01752 588644.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Accommodation Services office is located in Mary Newman Hall.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Route to the Jetty
- The gate is located to the front right of the main entrance leading to the jetty with a width of 100cm.
- There is a clearly marked path leading to the jetty.
- After the gate you will need to head forward (photograph 2) and then turn right towards the Royal Western Yacht Club of England Building (photograph 3, 4 and 5).
- Upon reaching the Yacht Club turn right and head along the path. As you do so there is a steep downward slope which has a width of less than 150cm for much of it's length (photographs 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).
- At the bottom of the slope turn right and head towards the jetty (photograph 11).
- The jetty can be seen in photographs 12 and 13. There is a steep slope to access the jetty.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a small path leading the entrance from the Blue Badge bay that leads done a steep slope to the Main Entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Marine Station.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 142cm (4ft 8in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 112cm 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 103cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is bench seating and single seats with armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 not 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
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to your left on entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a set of double doors to exit the lift lobby on the first floor with one of the doors permanently held open.
Standard Changing Room
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Location and Access
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- The standard changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This standard changing room is located to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
- This standard changing room is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 145cm x 205cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench and a wheel in shower.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is laminate.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
Accessible Changing Room
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Location and Access
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- The accessible changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible changing room is located in the standard changing area.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
- A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
- There is no signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible changing room opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 310cm x 205cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a changing table/bench.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Accessible Shower
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- 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 height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Changing Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located in the changing room area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 72cm (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 high.
- 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 107cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 122cm (4ft).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the lift and stair lobby on the first floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 72cm (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 high.
- 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 109cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to your left on exiting the lift lobby / stairwell on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.