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Disabled Access Guide for Kings Road Centre
Kings Road
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
Tel: 01752 305300
Fax: 01752 305343
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the library, refectory, Student Services Help Desk, Student Union, Citi Restaurant and Brasserie, the main hall, sports hall, Skills Development Office, Hair and Beauty and Pure Spa.
Related link Kings Road Centre Library.
Related link Citi Restaurant and Brasserie.
Related link Hair and Beauty.
Opening Times (Reception)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Devonport.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Devonport.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.8m x 3.4m (15ft 8in x 11ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 70m (76yd) 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 dropped kerbs.
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 a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located to the right as you face the entrance.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Parking at the front of the venue is for staff and visitors.
The designated parking spaces can be used by anyone who displays a blue badge.
Student parking is accessible from Paradise Road and is situated elsewhere on the site.
Parking (North Entrance)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is outside the North Entrance.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.5m (10ft 5in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the north entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the north 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 a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located to the right as you face the north entrance.
There are also two designated bays for motorcycles.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
These doors are push pad operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft ).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (North Entrance)
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 104cm (3ft 4in) wide.
Level access is available to this entrance from the Blue Badge parking bays.
Level Change (North Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of 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 ramp has a handrail on the left hand side.
Outside Access (East Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
These doors are push pad operated.
Level Change (East Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of 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.
Reception (Main)
The reception desk is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
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.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.
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 both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building.
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 5m (16ft 4in) from the north entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 2m x 1.5m (6ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 98cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 low.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a bank of 2 identical lifts.
Adapted Toilet (Unisex)
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located towards the rear of the building on the right.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 237cm x 250cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 2in).
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 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 47cm (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 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 cannot 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 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 medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the unisex adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
There are adapted toilet facilities with similar specifications located on the 1st, 4th and 5th floor.
Adapted Shower (Unisex)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the unisex adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 6in).
Other facilities available are drop down rails on both sides.
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 Toilets
The female toilets are located to the rear of the building on the right.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the rear of the building on the right.
The male toilets are 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are various standard toilets located on each floor throughout the building.
The photographs show the standard female toilets.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
