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Disabled Access Guide for Birchington Public Car Park & Toilets
Wanstall Court
Birchington
Kent
CT7 9RE
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Birchington.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Birchington.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 6.1m (12ft 1in x 20ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 49m (53yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park is 1m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located immediately in front of the adapted toilet
All parking is free to Blue Badge holders.
Outside Access (Wanstall Court - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 600cm (19ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Wanstall Court - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located from the road to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 600cm (19ft 8in).
This photo shows the main entrance to the car park which is in Wanstall Court, opposite Birchington Library.
Outside Access (High Street - Pedestrian Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 360cm (11ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (High Street - Pedestrian Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the High Street to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 360cm (11ft 9in).
The photo shows the pedestrian access to the car park from the High Street, between numbers 87 ( Alpha Carpets ) and 89 ( The United Services Club ).
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 42m (46yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located directly in front as you enter the car park.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 194cm (7ft 1in x 6ft 4in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 146cm (4ft 9in).
The tap type is push.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is an easy sloped access to the Adapted toilets from the car park.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located directly in front as you enter the car park.
The female toilets are 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located directly in front as you enter the car park.
The male toilets are 34m (37yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is an easy sloped access to the Adapted toilets from the car park.
Additional Information
The photo shows the entrance to the adapted toilet.
