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Disabled Access Guide for Market Road - Changing Places
Market Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1XA
Tel: 01245 605 717
Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=20130
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Introduction
Customers should be aware that these facilities will be closed from Monday 27th August 2012 for approximately 10 weeks.
This is to allow a full refurbishment of the building.
During this time alternative toilet facilities will be maintained in Waterloo Lane (300 metres away).
Shopmobility services will be delivered from the Retail Market.
Chelmsford City Council apologise for any inconvenience caused while we improve the services that will be available to you soon.
The facilities are open to the public 24 hours a day.
Location
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 a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 9m (12ft 1in x 29ft 6in).
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
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.
There is one designated parking space for the changing places facility which has a maximum stay of one hour.
There are an additional five Blue Badge spaces (350cm x 600cm) next to it available for general use.
Outside Access (Changing Places 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Changing Places Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
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.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the corner of facility.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located just beyond the entrance.
Dimensions and features
You do need a key for the facility.
It is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the council and shopmobility.
The dimensions of the facility are 290cm x 380cm (9ft 6in x 12ft 5in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 115cm (3ft 9in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 190cm (6ft 2in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is adjustable.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
