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Introduction

This building contains changing rooms including an adapted changing room with a roll-in shower.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Fratton.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (Adapted & Officials Changing Rooms Entrance)

There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Adapted & Officials Changing Rooms Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area / service.
There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.

Outside Access (Changing Rooms Entrance)

There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 122cm (4ft 0in) wide.

Level Change (Changing Rooms Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- The photograph shows the inside of Changing Room 1.

Toilet with Adaptations (Adapted Changing Room)

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
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 twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 188cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- The adapted changing room contains a roll in shower. The shower controls are 112 cm from the floor.
- This changing room, and the officials changing room, can also be accessed from the main entrance, via changing room 1.

Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Changing Rooms)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located in the changing rooms.
- The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
Comments View
- There are 4 changing rooms in the standard changing area, which all have toilets and level access showers. The changing rooms can be used for male and female changing, depending on requirements. If both male and female changing rooms are required at the same time, the right hand side rooms, as you look from the entrance, tend to be used for females.