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M42 - Hopwood Park Services - Welcome Break Toilet Facilities

M42 Junction 2, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7AU

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located ahead as you enter the services building.
    • The facility is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
    • There is level access into the facility.
    • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • You do need a key for the facility.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from WHSmith or a member of staff.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 275cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
    • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm.
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • There is a spatula flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 68cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The toilet seat contrast is high.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the toilet.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 177cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is fixed.
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • The contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 94cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the facility.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 170cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the services building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The signage says 'Inclusive'.
    • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm.
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • The toilet seat contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm.
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 69cm.
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 100cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 82cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.

Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)

  • The parent and baby room is located ahead as you enter the services building.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby changing table once extended is 90cm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.

Escalator(s) (Ground to First Floor - Up)

  • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead as you enter the services building.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators only go up.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Ground and First.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the standard toilets, parent and baby room, standard showers and Starbucks.

Escalator(s) (First to Ground Floor - Down)

  • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead as you enter the services building.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators only go down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Ground and First.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

Stairs (Ground to First Floor)

  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the services building.
  • All floors are accessible by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The height of the steps are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the steps are 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • The services which are not accessible include; the standard toilets, parent and baby room, standard showers and Starbucks.

Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on the left as you exit the stairs and escalator.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the stairs and escalator.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 50cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
    • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
    • The height of the baby changing table is 71cm.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on the first floor to the left of the escalators.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the stairs and escalator.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 50cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
  • Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
    • Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
    • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
    • The height of the baby changing table is 71cm.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the facilities is via stairs or escalator.

Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)

  • The parent and baby room is located in the standard toilet facilities.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 17m from the stairs and escalator.
  • There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby changing table once extended is 90cm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.