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Disabled Access Guide for Fit Club
Charles Oakley Building
300 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G1 2TA
Tel: 0141 566 6222
Email: enquiries@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Glasgow Queen Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5m (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
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 leading to 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
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 the left side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located towards the rear of the lobby.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 2.05m (4ft 7in x 6ft 8in).
The clear door width is 105cm.
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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Fit Club Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the seventh floor.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located beyond the entrance.
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).
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the left of the seventh floor.
The fitness suite is 7m (22ft 11in) from the lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not 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 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the right as you exit the lift.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 254cm x 350cm (8ft 4in x 11ft 5in).
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 105cm (3ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 within the standard changing room.
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.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the left of the seventh floor.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the lift.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the standard changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
