Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Slough.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
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Comments
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- The gym is staffed Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 22:00 and Saturday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Herschel Street.
- The car park is located opposite the venue, in Herschel Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Members of Buzz Gym get up to 3 hours free parking in the Herschel Street car park by getting their ticket validated at the gym.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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 width of the door opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the enrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
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Comments
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- The lift is only to be used during staffed.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the lower ground floor.
- The fitness suite is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single.
- The opening is 105cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights, recumbent cycles and functional trainers.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- There is a water dispenser available that is 105cm high.
- There are computers before the fitness suite entrance which can be used to sign up as a member of the gym or by existing members to manage appointments and announcements from the gym.
- The computers keyboards are 102cm high.
Entrance (Fitness Suite Standard Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor, to the left after you exit the lift.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 118cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 58cm.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 118cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 58cm.
Entrance (Fitness Suite Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor, to the left after you exit the lift.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 118cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
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Comments
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- Members of the gym who use a wheelchair or scooter will be given a pin that allows access to this door.
- The pin machine is 118cm high.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the fitness suite accessible entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear of the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The female changing room is identical to the male changing room and is also located to the rear of the fitness suite.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and handrails.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the fitness suite accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter the fitness suite.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 290cm (8ft x 9ft 6in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- This accessible toilet can double as a changing room.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the fitness suite accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the fitness suite accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.