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Disabled Access Guide for Chelmsford Maynetrees Chelmsford
56-57 New Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1NE
Tel: 01245 267744
Fax: 01245 435814
Email: chris.meekcoms@mitie.com
Web: http://www.essex.gov.uk
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Introduction
The opening times vary according to bookings.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Chelmsford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
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/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The staff car park can accommodate 1 Blue Badge holder only with prior arrangement.
The nearest public car park is situated in Waterloo Lane.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is portable.
Please contact a member of staff when booking.
The width of the ramp or slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the doorway.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The portable ramp is used to overcome the step.
Outside Access (Dining Room - The Garden)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Dining Room - The Garden)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is portable.
Please contact a member of staff when booking.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the doorway.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
The portable ramp is used to overcome the step.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The paths in the garden have a gravel surface.
Restaurant / Bar (Dining Room)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
Menus are hand held.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
Catering can be provided for people with any specific dietary requirements.
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are a conference room, standard toilets and a lounge.
The public do not generally have to access the 1st floor unless requested.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in a corridor off the right hand side of the reception area, next to the Chairman's Lounge.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 270cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
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 48cm (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 towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 81cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the 1st floor.
The unisex toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The paths in the garden have a gravel surface.
