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The Old Firestation

Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth University, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The Old Firestation has two step-free level entrances, one at the front of the building and one at the rear of the building.
  • Entrances are unsigned.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance at the front of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via lift throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
  • There is a step up into the booth in the Engine Room on the ground floor. There is a ramp up to an elevated viewing area on both sides of the nightclub on the ground floor. There is a step up to booths in this area. There is a marked step on the threshold to the entrances to the first floor bars. There is a step up to a seating area in the first floor bar which is bypassed by a steep ramp. There is another steep ramp in this area.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are seating areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There are manual doors in circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right as you enter and on the first floor at the rear of the bar.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located ahead as you enter the nightclub.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located at the rear of the bar on the first floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • This is a shared university car park.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Cotlands Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on the right.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Cloakroom)

  • The reception is located on the second floor on the left as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located behind the main staircase on the left of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is located at the rear of the building in the nightclub.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter the nightclub.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The viewing areas either side of the stage. .
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right of the main entrance.
    • The distance from main entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 197cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.