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Chorleywood Library

Lower Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5LB

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Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is a lending library.
    • Services available in the venue include: computer access and free wi-fi.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
    • The main library level can be accessed via a platform lift.
    • There is also a stair lift to access the study area at the rear of the library .
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: magnifiers.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print and audio.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right hand side of the library.
    • 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 Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 150cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is on street parking outside the library with no return for 2 hours.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the library on Lower Road.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are 4 steps as you enter.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 142cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.

Lift (Entrance Lobby to Library Level)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the library.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • Platform Lift View
    • The main library area can be accessed by this lift.
    • 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 220kgkg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 88cm (width) x 123cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right on the main library level.
    • The distance from the platform lift is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via platform lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • 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, armchairs, riser recliner chairs and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift (Access to Rear Study Area)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the Library.
  • The distance from the entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a stair lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • Stair Lift View
    • The raised rear area of the library can be accessed by this lift.
    • 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 225kg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 77cm (width) x 100cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The level needs to be held constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.

Stairs (Access to Rear Study Area)

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the main library floor.
  • The main library floor and raised study area can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 105cm to 145cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
  • The text is available in different language options .
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: trackball mouse and handheld magnifiers.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the main library level via the lobby to the left.
    • The distance from entrance lift is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is a second door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 138cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room

  • The room is located in the lobby area of the main library floor.
  • The distance from the entrance lift is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • There is also a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.