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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Hair Salon, Beauty Salon and Training Rooms.
• Related link Ashton Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/ashton-building

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• Comments View
  • The Aspire Hair and Beauty Salons are located on the first floor of the Ashton Building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:15.
• Thursday 08:30 - 21:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Trowbridge campus.
• The nearest National Rail station is Trowbridge.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is at the front of the Ashton Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • Some of the Blue Badge spaces are close to the entrances to lobbies between the buildings.
  • The College uses Parking Eye to manage the car parks. There is a 15 minute waiting time for visitors. If a visitor plans to be longer than 15 minutes they must register their car at reception. Students and staff register their vehicles for daily use.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).

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  • There is as very slight slope running up to the outside doors.
  • The entrance is push pad controlled.
  • The push pad is at a height of 70cm outside and 95cm inside the building.
  • On the right of the accessible entrance is a set of revolving doors, 138cm wide.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 124cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • This lift is for use by staff, visitors and disabled persons.

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Getting Around (Aspire Hair and Beauty First Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
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  • You are required to use the main entrance into the Ashton building to gain access to the Aspire Hair and Beauty Salons.
  • The Aspire hair and Beauty Salons are located on the first floor.
  • The lift is located to the right, past the reception desk in the Ashton Building.
  • Exit the lift on the first floor and turn left.
  • There are a set of heavy double doors, 140cm wide that open towards you.
  • Exit through doors and turn left along the corridor.
  • There is a further set of double doors that open towards you.
  • Procced along the corridor to the Hair Salon reception entrance to the left.

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Entrance (Beauty Salon)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the lift entrance and the Beauty Salon entrance and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception (Aspire Hair & Beauty)

• Aspire Hair & Beauty is located on the first floor.
• The desk is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift entrance of the Ashton Building.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Beauty Salon Rooms

• To either side of the reception desk there are two beauty treatment rooms
• There are 10 treatment tables in each room.
• The tables are height adjustable and are 180cm in length.
• There are hand wash stations at the rear of room 1.
• In room 2 the hand wash stations are to the centre of the room.
• There is adequate space for wheelchair users to manouver in both rooms.
• Room 1 is shown in photographs 1-6 and room 2 is shown in photographs 7-12.

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Entrance (Hair Salon Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the lift entrance and the Hair Salon entrance and 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Hair Salon Rooms

• In the hair salon there are two training rooms.
• There are 16 training staions in room 1.
• The height of the work stations is 86cm.
• There are height adjustable chairs with armrests at the work stations.
• Room 2 has 4 training stations in the room.
• There are 5 barbers chairs.
• The chairs are height adjustable and have armrests.
• The hair wash stations in both rooms are height adjustable.
• There is adequate space for wheelchair users to manuvere in the rooms.
• Room 1 is shown in photographs 1-5 and room 2 is shown in photographs 6-11.

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Teaching Room A119

• Teaching room A119 is to the right through the first set of double doors when you exit the lift.
• Access into room A119 is via a single door.
• The door opens towards you (pull), is heavy and has an opening width of 78cm.
• There are 4 training stations in the room and 2 adjustable sinks.
• There are tables in the centre of the room.
• The height of the tables is 72cm.
• The chairs around the table do not have armrests.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the main reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 305cm (8ft 10in x 10ft 0in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest standard female toilets are located with in Aspire Health and Beauty on the first floor.
  • The nearest standard male toilets are located at the rear of Arc Theatre whilst the building works are completed.