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Innoflate Livingston

3 Kingsthorne Park, Houstoun Ind Est, Livingston, EH54 5DB

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Summary

  • Amenities at this site include: a reception and a café.
  • There is onsite parking available here with designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has level step free access.
  • There is 1 step-free entrance.
  • This does include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the main entrance at the front of the building.
  • The building has 2 floors once inside.
  • There is not step-free access once inside.
  • There is stepped only access to standard toilets and some party rooms.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: seating.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone and standard toilets.
  • There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed can be found as you enter the building, in the corridor to the left.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the entrance.
  • The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor and first floor.
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found on the first floor.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m from the main entrance.
  • Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: uneven surfaces.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • For more information on getting to Innoflate Livingston please use this linkhttps://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-Eh54_5db-Scotland-site_78851309-402.
  • The nearest train station is Uphall.
  • For more information on Uphall train station please use this link.https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/UHA.aspx.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • This entrance has a bell.
  • Not positioned at a recommended height: the bell (above 120cm).
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.

Reception (Reception and Ticket Sales Point)

  • There is step-free level access to this reception.
  • The height of the reception counter is 121cm.
  • There is not a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • There is background noise here.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Getting Around

  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the venue.
  • There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and bench seats throughout the building.
  • The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to carpet.
  • There may be background noise here.
  • The building does not have a hearing assistance system.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a landing at the turn point on the stairs.

Attraction / Exhibit (Play Area)

  • There is step-free level access to and throughout this area.
  • The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.

Room(s) (Party Rooms)

  • The room surveyed was Party Room 2 and is located in the first corridor on the right, next to the female standard toilet.
  • There is numerical signage for the room, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • Getting Into The Room View
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Inside The Room View
    • The room has: long tables.
    • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and any seating available.
    • There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
    • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level at 125cm.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

  • This is a café which serves hot and cold snacks.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are easy to read.
  • The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups and a portable card machine for payment.
  • There is background noise here.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The seating area has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs without armrests and room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating area does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and a priority table.
  • Tables are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Parent and Baby Room / Breastfeeding Room (Baby Changing)

  • There is step-free level access to the parent and baby room.
  • There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • Waste bins include: a nappy bin.

Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right as you enter the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a colour contrast.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 85cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm x 240cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 132cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The cubicle also has: a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and some grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails, the dropdown rail, the toilet seat and the floor.

Standard Toilet(s) (Floor One Male)

  • There is not step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.

Standard Toilet(s) (Floor One Female)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
  • There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.