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Kenton Library

Kenton Lane, Kenton, Middlesex, HA3 8UJ

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Overview - Standard

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead as you enter the library.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations was out of use at the time of the survey.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the library.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 222cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and 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.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • There are 2 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 12cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 92cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 85cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a third, single automatic door, which is push pad activated .
  • The height of the push pad is 84cm.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 105cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and cable cover ramps.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the library.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 93cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • 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 size of the space.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 73cm to 128cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large letter key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, trackball mouse and handheld magnifiers.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS.