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Park Building

King Henry I Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2DZ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free access.
  • Park Building has three entrances. The rear entrance provides step-free access via a steep ramp to level 0. There is an automatic door at the rear entrance.
  • The rear entrance is signed as disabled entrance. The other two entrances are not signed.
  • The rear entrance provides step-free access via a steep ramp to level 0.
  • The front entrance is located on King Henry I Street and has stepped access. The side entrance on the right hand side of the building has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout majority of the building on all floors.
  • Access to room 4.01 on level 4 is via 13 not clearly marked steps with a handrail on both sides. Access to rooms 4.02 and 4.03 on level 4 is via 7 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the right.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted, hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with chairs without armrests.
  • There is wall mounted signage provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on level 1 and 4.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 and 4.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 1.
    • The female standard toilet facilities are located on the staircase between the levels 2 and 3, 3 and 4.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located on the staircase between level 1 and 2.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located on level 0.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 150cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 91cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 87cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the key card to exit is 87cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the rear entrance.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • 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 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have 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 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1, to the right from the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The width of the opening to access the toilet area is 86cm.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not 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 60cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 94cm 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.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.