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Pleasance Sport Complex and Gym

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Pleasance Sports Complex has 1 entrance.
    This entrance provides stepped or ramped access to the ground floor.
    There are automatic doors available at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as the Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym.

Getting Around

  • There is a range of level changes throughout the Pleasance Sports Complex.
  • There are multiple slight slopes and ramps throughout the ground floor of the building.
    There are stepped level changes at the Squash Courts and at 1 entrance to the Eric Liddell Gym.
  • There is a long slight ramp within the basement that allows for step-free access to the Performance Gym.
    There are stepped level changes to access the Archery and Rifle ranges, and the Vaults Gym. These steps can be avoided by using the platform lift.
  • The first floor has multiple stepped level changes between the lift exit and the Velocity Spin Studio.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny and/or patterned finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

Emergency Egress for Building

  • General Building Information View
    • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located directly ahead and then to the right as you enter through the main entrance security barriers.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are also used as changing rooms with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located within all changing rooms throughout the complex.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located in the basement cloakroom area, to the left of the Main Sports Hall.
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the second floor stairwell of the front right staircase, and at the far right of the building, past the FASIC Clinic.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located directly ahead and then to the right as you enter through the main entrance security barriers.
    • Standard changing facilities are located directly ahead as you enter through the main entrance security barriers, and throughout the complex on other floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front right and to the left of the Pleasance Sports Complex.
    • 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 has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Pleasance Sports Complex main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • 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 Pleasance Sports Complex.
  • 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 with resting areas.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail that switches sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 7 steps with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 60cm.
  • There is a wider security barrier available with an opening width of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Exit (Main Exit)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single automatic door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • This exit barriers provides access to the first set of main entrance doors.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 60cm.
  • There is a wider set of security barriers available with an opening width of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance doors, before the security barriers.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
  • The tables are fixed.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the right-hand side of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 267cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 194cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 83cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the right-hand side of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 267cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 192cm (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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 81cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Changing Room (F1 Changing Room - Female)

  • The changing room surveyed is located at the end of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a slight ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a locker.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks, a shelf and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are additional female changing rooms throughout the Pleasance Sports Complex.

Standard Changing Room (M1 Changing Room - Male)

  • The changing room surveyed is located directly ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin and a locker.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks, a shelf and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are additional male changing rooms throughout the Pleasance Sports Complex.

Gym (Eric Liddell Gym)

  • The gym is located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left as you enter through the security barriers.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • Step-free access to this gym is available through the rear entry doors to the gym.
    There are alternative entrances around the perimeter of this gym, with some having a stepped approach.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Squash Courts

  • There are four squash courts available within the Pleasance Sports Complex.
  • They are located through the security barriers, ahead and to the left at the first set of doors.
  • The squash courts are numbered 1 to 4.
  • There is a single 10cm high step to enter the courts.
  • The step is marked, but has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a single manual door that opens away from you to enter the courts.
  • The opening width is 68cm, and the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Inside the courts, lighting levels are even, and are not adjustable.
  • The floor surface is shiny.

Gym (Eleiko Training Gym)

  • The gym is located in the main ground floor corridor, past squash court 3 and to the right.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the gym.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp is directly at the opening threshold.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is an opening with low visual contrast to enter this gym.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the left-hand weightlifting platform.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located through the security barriers, at the end of the main corridor which is to the left and then through the right-hand ramped connector.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
  • The basement, ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located through the security barriers, at the end of the main corridor which is to the left, and then through the right-hand ramped connector.
  • The basement. ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are multiple staircases throughout the Pleasance Sports Complex which may provide different access to different rooms and services.

Main Sports Hall

  • The Main Sports Hall is located on the basement floor of the building, ahead and to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • There is a double door that opens towards you to enter.
  • The opening width of the door is 166cm.
  • Inside, the lighting levels are even and not adjustable, and the flooring has a shiny surface.
  • The hall is used for multiple types of sports, and is often divided in half with a large dividing curtain.

Gym (Performance Gym)

  • The gym is located in the basement, to the right as you exit the main lift, down the ramped level change and then to the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Out Of Order)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement, through the Main Sports Hall, to the left in the cloakroom area.
    • The distance from the main lift is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • At the time of the survey (October 2024) the toilet was out of order, and access could not be obtained.

Lift (Basement Platform Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the basement, adjacent to the main staircase, at the rear of the main lift.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement level change for The Archery and Rifle Ranges, and The Vaults are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Archery Range And Rifle Range

  • The Archery and Rifle Ranges are located in the basement, to the right as you exit the basement platform lift on the upper level.
  • There is a single manual door that opens towards you to enter the Archery Range.
  • The opening width is 79cm.
  • Inside, there is a locked security door that opens towards you to enter the main range.
  • The opening width is 83cm.
  • The lighting levels inside the range are uneven as the room is large.
  • The flooring is shiny, and there are stepped-down pits that may present a trip hazard.
  • There is also a Rifle Range available, but it was unavailable at the time of survey (October 2024).

Gym (The Vaults Gym)

  • The gym is located to the right as you exit the basement platform lift on the lower level.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the right-hand half of the Vaults Gym.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

First Floor Large Studio

  • The first floor Large Studio is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • There is a double manual door that opens towards you to enter.
  • The opening width is 158cm.
  • Inside, the lighting levels are even and adjustable.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There are large mirrors spanning the walls of this room.
  • This space is used for various different exercise and training programmes.

Gym (Velocity Spin Studio)

  • The gym is located to the right as you exit the main lift on the first floor, down through the stepped level changes and then to the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the instructor's platform at the front of the studio.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Combat Zone

  • The Combat Zone is located on the second floor, at the top and to the left of the staircase which is adjacent to the Spin Studio.
  • There is a single manual door that opens away from you to enter.
  • The opening width is 74cm.
  • Inside, the lighting levels are even and adjustable.
  • There is a single step onto the combat matting, with limited markings.
  • The floor is shiny in places, and uneven on the combat matting.
  • This room is mainly used for martial arts practice and training.

Gym (Boxing Gym)

  • The gym is located on the second floor, at the top of the staircase which is adjacent to the Spin Studio and ahead.
  • There is stepped access into the gym.
  • There are 12 steps with 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Gym (Circuits Gym)

  • The gym is located on the second floor, immediately at the staircase of the front right building stairwell.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Third Floor Salle Hall

  • The third floor Salle Hall is located on the third floor of the building, immediately at the staircase of the front right building stairwell.
  • There is a double manual door that opens towards you to enter.
  • The opening width is 138cm.
  • Inside, the lighting levels are even but not adjustable.
  • The flooring is shiny throughout.
  • This hall is primarily used for exercise sessions, such as yoga and Pilates.

Gym (Katherine Grainger Rowing Gym)

  • The gym is located ahead as you reach the top of the stairs to the M3 Changing Room and Katherine Grainger Rowing Gym.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.