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Disabled Access Guide for Court Road Health and Fitness
14 Court Road
Sparkhill
Birmingham
B11 4LX
Tel: 0121 303 1700
Email: court.road@birmingham.gov.uk
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a large fitness gym, sauna & steam suite and a refreshment area where fruit, snacks and drinks can be purchased from vending equipment.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:15 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 08:15 - 15:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Sparkhill.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Small Health Rail.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to your right as you face main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
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.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played only in the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.
The fitness suite is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper body resistance equipment & chest press.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance doors.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 2m (6ft 6in) from the sauna/steam room.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is not 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 75cm (2ft 5in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 2in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 1in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 118cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
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.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the passage to the changing room/adapted toilet.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the fitness suite.
The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the passage to the toilet.
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 120cm (3ft 11in).
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
