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Disabled Access Guide for Chichester District Council

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Address:
East Pallant House
1 East Pallant
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1TY

Tel: 01243 785166
Fax: 01243 776766

Email: helpline@chichester.gov.uk

Web: http://www.chichester.gov.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday08:45 - 17:10
Tuesday08:45 - 17:10
Wednesday08:45 - 17:10
Thursday08:45 - 17:10
Friday08:45 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Chichester.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chichester.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.7m (10ft 5in x 15ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 126cm (4ft 1in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are low.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

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.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located beside reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1.

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

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.38m (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The adapted toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located in the lobby at the entrance.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a twist lock.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 171cm x 193cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 3in).

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 are mirrors in the adapted toilet.

Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

The adapted toilet is also used as a standard ladies and gents toilet for the public.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.

Staff are trained to BSL level 3.

Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.