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Throston Library

Wiltshire Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0TB

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left after entering.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left after entering.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building on Wiltshire Way.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete and grass.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on Wiltshire Way.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a bell at a height of 159cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: entry to the community room.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, high stools, benches and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • Some seating and desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal, large print and audio.
  • Books are checked out and returned with a member of staff at the staff computer station.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the library.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • A height adjustable hob is available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • A height adjustable sink is available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a kettle, a freezer, a toaster and a fridge.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Community Room

  • The room is located at the rear of the library.
  • The distance from the entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 390cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.