Disabled Access Guide for Chelmsford Triangle Club County Hall

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

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.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is High Chelmer Multi-Storey.

There is not a designated drop off point.

The County Hall car park is not generally for the use of visitors.

This information is for the entrance located at lower ground floor level.

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 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located between the car park and the entrance.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are low.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the lift.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located between the car park and the lift.

There are 5 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are low.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp is used to bypass the steps.

The ramp was obstructed by generator cables at the time of research.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the outside of the building.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in the bar area.

The lighting levels are medium.

The following information is for the bar.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Food is available from the bar.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not a lowered section at the service counter.

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 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).

Menus are hand held and on the wall.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are not clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located at the rear of the building.

The fitness suite is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

This is by lift.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.

A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.

There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located immediately to the right as you enter.

The female and male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

There are additional standard toilets in the standard changing rooms.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the building.

The standard changing room is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the squash courts and fitness room.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are not available.

There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Plastic cups are not available.

Plastic cutlery is not available.

Drinking straws are available on request.