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Spinnaker Building - Sports Side

Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 2EF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level or step-free via slight or steep slope from the car park.
  • The step-free level approaches to both building entrances are from Cambridge Road.
    The approach from the building car park to the South entrance is step-free via a steep slope that is over 150cm wide which can be bypassed by a slight slope which is only 78cm wide.
  • There are two entrances into the building which both provide step-free level access to the ground floor entrance foyer.
    The most accessible entrance is located at the front of the building and has double automatic doors and the alternative side entrance is located on the right hand side as you face the building and has double manual doors where one is locked.
  • The entrances are signed as 'Spinnaker Building' above both doors, however there is signage at the side entrance indicating the directions to the 'South Entrance' which is another name for the most accessible entrance.
  • The South entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor on the south side of the Spinnaker Building.
  • The side entrance also provides step-free level access to the ground floor on the south side of the Spinnaker Building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
  • On the first floor there is a very slight slope in the corridor leading to Studios 1 and 2.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and carpeted.
    There is uneven flooring along the first floor corridor where the slope is located.
    There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floors in all circulation areas.
  • There are chairs without armrests in the ground floor entrance foyer and armchairs on the first floor as you exit the lift.
  • There is limited wayfinding signage available throughout the building which is not clear to read.
  • There is a manual door along the first floor corridor to access studios 1 and 2.
    There is also a manual door to access the standard toilets and toilet with adaptations on the ground floor and to access the stairwell.
  • There is a sports hall located off the ground floor entrance foyer.
    The doors into the sports hall are double with one door locked, manual and open towards you.
    The width of the doors are 78cm.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left as you enter via the South Entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • There is an entrance door to access the standard and accessible toilet facilities.
      The door is single, manual, opens towards you and is 87cm wide.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the building, to the left as you enter via the South Entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor of the building.

Parking (Spinnaker Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building, off Cambridge Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 368cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 123cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the South Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Access to the South Entrance from the closest Blue Badge space is via a steep slope which is over 150cm wide.
      This slope can be bypassed by another route with a slight slope, however the slope is only 78cm at its narrowest point.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (South Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Cambridge road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor on the south side of the Spinnaker building.

Gym (Ground Floor - Elite Athlete Centre)

  • The gym is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left as you enter via the South Entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • There is a door release button to exit the gym which is 108cm high.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a small, steep ramp to access the gym equipment.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the South Entrance.
  • The distance from the South Entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and first floor 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 weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • 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 110cm (width) x 144cm (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, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter via the South Entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floor 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 handrails extend 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left side of the entrance foyer.
    • The distance from the South Entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is a door to enter the toilet area which is single, manual, opens towards you and is 87cm wide.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 272cm (width) x 257cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 203cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on the ground floor of the building, within the toilet with adaptations.
    • The distance from the South Entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.