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Motorsport

Old Garden Centre, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, London, UB8 3NW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is via a slight slope from the car park, then steep ramp to enter. .
  • The ramp is located at the bottom of Site 4 car park.
  • The building has 1 entrance.
  • The entrance is signed 'Motorsport'.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces throughout the building are hard and smooth.
  • There is seating throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet block to the left of Milton House at the top of the car park.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located within the toilet block to the left of Milton House at the top of the car park.

Parking (Site 4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Pield Heath Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • A key card is needed to enter the car park. The card reader is at a height of 108cm.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and students only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is an exit bar to push to exit the workshop.
    The height of the exit bar is 89cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the top of the car park next to Milton House.
    • The distance from the entrance to Motorsport building is 81m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is stepped access into the facility.
    • There is 1 step with no handrails.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not 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 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 99cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
    • 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 no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.