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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include births, deaths and marriage registrations. Advice on jobs and pensions. Passport and Immigration services and a library and Coroners Court.
• Chelmsford County Court link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chelmsford.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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• Comments View
  • Coroner Court sessions are held between the hours of 9am - 5pm.
    
  • If you are attending you will be advised of the time in advance.
    
  • The offices are not open to the general public.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is High Chelmer.
  • The car park is located on Belmead, approximately a 5 minute walk.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 465cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 3in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Market Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Entrance (Seax House Coroners Court)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of Seax House on Victoria Road South.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a manual revolving door at this entrance with an entrance width of 138cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • All visitors must report in using the E-Greet facility at reception.
    
  • Visitors to Seax building would only utilise ground and first floors.
    
  • There are seats with no armrests located next to the reception desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is restricted access within this building unless attending the Coroners Court.
    
  • Some doors can only be opened with staff fobs and there are manual doors on floors used by the public.

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Ground Floor Coroners Court

• The Coroners Court is located in the corridor behind reception, approximately 20m from the entrance.
  
• The door is 90cm wide and opens outwards.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located behind reception to the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 180cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located behind reception to the left.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the building, to the right of the lifts.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

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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 B, G, 1-9.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 125cm (5ft 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1-9.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are evac chairs located on each landing.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the lift on the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Level Change (access to Coroners Court 1 and Conference rooms 1-4)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located after the double doors.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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First Floor HM Coroners Court 1

• The Coroners Court on the first floor is accessed via double doors that open outwards and are 160cm wide.
  
• There is a waiting area outside with chairs with no arms and a table with a height of 60cm.
  
• There are 4 Conference/Negotiating rooms located off the waiting area with doors that open inwardly (may be difficult to open) and are 80cm wide. The room surveyed (room 3) had chairs with no arms and a table height of 73cm.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.

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Related Access Guides

• Chelmsford County Hall - Chelmsford County Hall - Block C (Council Chambers) link (new tab) - click here.
• Chelmsford County Hall - Library link (new tab) - click here.
• Chelmsford County Hall - Chelmsford County Hall - Block B (Registrar’s Office) link (new tab) - click here.
• Chelmsford County Hall - Chelmsford County Hall - Block B and E link (new tab) - click here.