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Lady Byron

St Mary's Road Site, St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RF

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level, with some uneven surfaces in some places.
  • Lady Byron has two entrances doors that are next to each other in the same location.
  • The accessible entrance is a single width automatic door.
  • The main entrance is an automatic revolving door.
  • Both provide step-free access via a ramp to the St Mary's Road reception on floor G.
  • The entrances are not signed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • On floor 3, there are three steps on the right side of the main corridor leading to the IT offices. These steps have handrails on both sides that are reachable at the same time.
  • There are two sets of stairs on both floors 2 and 3 - both leading from the main lift to the main corridor on these floors.
  • When exiting the lift, one of these sets of stairs is located ahead and to your left, and the other is ahead and to your right. The stairs photographed in this section show the stairs to your left, which do not have a stair lift. The stairs to your right do have a stair lift that can be used to overcome the stairs. These stair lifts are detailed as lifts within this access guide.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish and some being carpeted.
  • There are seating areas with a mixture of seating predominantly on floor G, and some along the main corridor on each floor.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors and permanently held open doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on floor G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the floor G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the floor B (basement).

Rooms and Services in the Building

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Entrance (St Mary's Road - Accessible)

  • This entrance is located on St Mary's Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are 5 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Reception (St Mary's Road)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter via the St Mary's Road entrance.
    • The distance from the St Mary's Road entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 127cm from the floor.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the far end of Lady Byron, towards Warwick.
  • The distance from the St Mary's Road entrance is 90m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors B, G, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour 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 1500kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 105cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 180cm (width) x 157cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Lift (Stair Lift - Floor 2)

  • The lift surveyed is located on floor 2 of Lady Byron, ahead as you exit the main lift.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the main Lady Byron lift is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The main lift access level on floor 2 and the upper level on floor 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • 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 225kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium 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 80cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Staff must be contacted in order to use this stair lift.

Lift (Stair Lift - Floor 3)

  • The lift surveyed is located on floor 3 of Lady Byron, ahead as you exit the main lift.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the main Lady Byron lift is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The main lift access level on floor 3 and the upper level on floor 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 104cm (depth).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Staff must be contacted in order to use this stair lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the far end of Lady Byron, at the border with Warwick.
  • Floors B, G, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1 of Lady Byron, along the corridor as you exit the Lady Byron main lift and on the right.
    • The distance from the main Lady Byron lift is 35m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 188cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 66cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.