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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; drama / dance studios and theatre, sound studio, clothing workshop, and offices.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, and on the mezzanine floor between the ground floor and the first floor.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, next to the theatre.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the female and male standard toilets on the first floor.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of and to the left 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 not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Grange Road (photographs 5 and 6).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the centre front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'GRANGE COURT'.
  • There is stepped 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 24cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The surface of the approach at this entrance is loose chippings.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • The approach at this entrance is shown in photographs 6 and 7.

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Outside Access (Grange Court Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left and rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Grange Court Theatre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'GRANGE COURT THEATRE'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The surface of the approach at this entrance is loose chippings and paving slabs (photographs 6 to 8).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right after you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 74cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate, wood and carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • Studios 1 and 3 are on the ground floor (photographs 4 and 5).
  • There is a student common room (studio 2) on the ground floor (photograph 7).
  • There is a large studio/theatre on the ground floor (photographs 8 and 9).
  • There is an office on the mezzanine level.
  • Studio 4 and studio 5 (photographs 11 and 12) and offices on the first floor.
  • There is a studio (photograph 13), offices and staff kitchen (photograph 14) on the second floor.
  • There is a clothing workshop area on the third floor (photograph 15).

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the student common room (studio 2).
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard toilets adjoining the student common room.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • This step is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the building.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access studio 3, Grange Court Theatre and the all gender toilet.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in front of the all gender toilet on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the all gender toilet.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 24cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • This step is shown in photograph 5.

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Other Floors (G, M, 1, 2, 3)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance, past reception, through the double doors, on the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual single and double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M, 1, 2, 3.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all floors from the mezzanine level upwards.

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Other Floors (Basement)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from reception, through the double doors, right past the stairs, on the left.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the basement floor and on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G.
  • There are 13 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 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 the left going up.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the basement.

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Step(s) (Mezzanine)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the mezzanine level between the ground and first floors.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the staff room and shared toilet.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • This step is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in front of the shared toilet.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the shared toilet.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • These steps are shown in photograph 3.

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Step(s) (Third Floor Workshop)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the threshold of the doorway to the workshop.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the workshop.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located adjacent to the student common room (studio 2) on the ground floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The shared toilet detailed above is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
    There is an additional shared standard toilet on the mezzanine level (photographs 6 to 8).
    The additional shared standard toilet has 2 medium height steps in and past the doorway (photograph 8).
    There is a further shared standard toilet on the second floor stairwell landing.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The all gender toilet is located to the right of the building on the ground floor, next to the theatre.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the main 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 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The all gender toilet is shown in photographs 3 to 5.
    There is a deep step into the all gender toilet cubicle (photograph 5).

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor landing.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • 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 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The female standard toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 4.
    The male standard toilets are shown in photographs 5 to 8.

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Standard Shower (First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard toilets on the first floor.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a very deep step into the shower cubicle in the female standard toilets (photographs 1 and 2).
  There is an additional deep step into the shower tray in the female standard toilets (photograph 4).
  The female standard shower cubicle has a restricted door width of 58cm.
  There is a medium height step into the shower cubicle in the male standard toilets (photograph 6).
  There is a medium height step into the shower tray in the male standard toilets (photograph 7).
  The male standard shower has a restricted door width of 42cm.