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Maclagan Block - MB - Campus Gym

York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to the building from the campus.
  • The entrance into the building has a single manual door to enter which is accessed by a slight ramp that bypasses a single step.
  • The entrance to the teaching areas is not signed. The Campus Gym entrance is signed as YSJ Active Health at York St. John Campus Gym.

Getting Around

  • There is step free access throughout the campus gym area.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas in the circulation route.
  • There is clear signage in the area.
  • There are not manual doors in the circulation corridor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the gym entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • This toilet with adaptations also contains the shower with adaptations. .
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to your left on entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking (Fountains Building Campus Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the Fountains Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 255cm (width) x 660cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Foss - FS Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Campus Gym entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 11cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Gym (Campus Gym)

  • The gym is located in front of you on entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There are 2cm thresholds to access some of the gym equipment. .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Campus Gym Counter)

  • The counter is located to your right on entering the gym.
  • The distance from the gym entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Campus Gym Area)

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to your left on entering the building via the campus gym entrance.
    • The distance from the campus gym entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, showers and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shared - Right Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 236cm (width) x 375cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a shower with adaptations within the cubicle.
    • The shower has a flip down seat at a height of 50cm.
    • There are drop down rails on either side of the flip down seat with high colour contrast.
    • There are grab rails with a good colour contrast.
    • There is a moveable shower heard.
    • There are twist turn controls.