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Newtownbreda Library

Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 7HL

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Access To (Library - Pedestrian Approach From Saintfield Road)

  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.

Access To (Library - Pedestrian Approach From Mount Oriel)

  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 12cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The short upper section of the ramp (which has a slight gradient), only has a handrail on the left going up.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building, off Mount Oriel.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is ample unmarked and unrestricted parking available on local roads, including Saintfield Road, Breda Gardens and Breda Road.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, leading in from the car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 103cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There are bollards on the approaches from the car park and Saintfield Road to the entrance, but not on the approach from Mount Oriel.

Reception

  • The reception is located immediately to your right as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 140cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 118cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and height adjustable desks.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm) and narrow walkways.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Height-adjustable chairs are available, but they cannot be reclined.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, desks and height adjustable desks.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Height-adjustable chairs are available, but they cannot be reclined.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.
  • ReachDeck software is also installed on the computers.