Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Chafford Hundred.
Opening Hours
Parking (Car Park 5)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 239cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There are a total of 13,000 free parking spaces, 300 of which are especially reserved for disabled shoppers.
- There are a total of 12 car parks around the shopping centre.
- Car parks 9 & 10 have both covered Blue Badge parking and open disabled parking.
- These car parks are located adjacent to Debenhams.
- Car park 6 also has open Blue Badge parking.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located tn the East side of the Mall.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located from the car park to the entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Parking (Car Park C)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located Next to the Mall.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 462cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 2in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the car Park C entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
Entrance (Opposite Car Park C)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite car park C.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Entrance (Quay Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located Opposite Quay Parking ( Closest Entrance from Shopmobility Office).
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located Leading to the entrance doors.
- 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.
Entrance (Boardwalk Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the Boardwalk.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Lift (Boardwalk Entrance)
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the Mall from the Boardwalk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1,2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Boardwalk entrance.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 186cm x 173cm (6ft 1in x 5ft 8in).
- 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Entrance (Opposite Vue Cinema - North West Side of the Mall)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Vue Cinema.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Other Floors (Boardwalk Entrance to First Floor Brompton Walk)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1,2.
- 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 low to moderate.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are 1,2.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer Car Park C Entrance)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the Car Park C mall entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right hand after Car Park C mall entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Shopmobility, or from any member of the Shopping Centre Team on the Mall.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 184cm (5ft 10in x 6ft).
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1 Car Park C Entrance)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right after Car Park C Mall entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- 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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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located Within the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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 varied.
The Quay
- The Quay is an outside paved area leading to Entertainment and Leisure Venues, Restaurants, Cafés, and Bars.
- The Entertainment and Leisure Venues include Electric Gamebox, Flip Out, Hollywood Bowl, Nickleodeon Adventure, Puttshack and the Vue Cinema.
- The restaurants, cafés and bars include Casco Lounge, Cream, TGI Friday's, Prezzo and Zizi.
- The surface is paved with a variety of paving slabs.
- There are some slight level changes in places.
- There are benches for seating.
Other Floors (Central Area Stairs and Escalators)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1,2,3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are 1,2,3.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift (Main - Panoramic)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly in front of Primark on each level.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1,2,3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 180cm (5ft 9in x 5ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Lift (Toilet Areas at Both Ends of the Mall)
- The lift is located within the toilet corridors at both ends of the Mall.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1,2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Quay Area Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 204cm x 158cm (6ft 8in x 5ft 2in).
- 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room (Level 1 by Marks and Spencer)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the right of the standard female toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 55m from the from Quay Entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 by Marks and Spencer - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the Quay Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side before you enter Marks and Spencer.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Shopmobility, or from any member of the Shopping Centre Team on the Mall.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 180cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Access to Standard toilets Level 1 next to Marks and Spencer)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading into the Male and Female standard toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1 Next to Marks and Spencer)
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of Marks and Spencer on Level 1.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the Quay Area Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Changing Places (Brompton Walk Second Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located On the second floor of the Mall.
- The facility is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the the Boardwalk lift.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from any member of security team.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 374cm x 207cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 186cm (6ft 1in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 163cm (5ft 4in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm.
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 98cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 138cm from the floor.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 Food Court - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on level 3 in the Food Court.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Shopmobility, or from any member of the Shopping Centre Team on the Mall.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 225cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room (Level 3)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on level 3 of the Shopping Centre.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 45m from the the lifts.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a toilet located at a child friendly height in the parent and baby room.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 Food Court)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 3 in the Food Court.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- There is a Shopmobility located on the ground floor of the Blue Car Park.
