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Disabled Access Guide for Brighouse Civic Hall
Bradford Road
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 1RS
Tel: 01422 358087
Fax: 01422 349310
Email: sarah.mooney@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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Opening Times (Customer First)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Brighouse.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Halifax.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located on Bradford Road
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Located on the first floor are the main hall and two smaller function rooms, one of which has a bar.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the rear of the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.07m x 1.39m (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
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 reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the first floor .
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 47cm (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.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
The function rooms are available for hire for both private and corporate functions.
