Local access information
across the country
Disabled Access Guide for Martin′s Gate Centre
Bretonside
Plymouth
PL4 0AT
Tel: 01752 301301
Fax: 01752 301301
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
Email us about this Venue
Find more venues in City College Plymouth
Introduction
City College Plymouth has use of part of the second floor of the building only.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Plymouth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Plymouth.
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).
The name of the car park is Bretonside.
The car park is located opposite Plymouth Bus Station.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
All students, visitors and Blue Badge holders must use adjacent public car park which is pay and display.
Outside Access (Gated Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Bretonside.
There is level access to the service.
There are 2 sets of gates in order to access the parking area. The 1st set of gates are normally held open. The second set of gates are controlled by an intercom system. Persons wishing to access the college facilities need to use the button marked "college" and the gate will be released. The gate is opens towards you, is heavy and is 120cm wide. There is also a button to release the gate on exiting the parking area.
The photograph on the left shows the 1st gate and the photograph on the right shows the controlled gate.
Outside Access (Main Accessible 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 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
This entrance is for use by the school and may only be accessed by wheelchair users who wish to use the college facilities.
Level Change (Main Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face 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.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left as you face the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Outside Access (College 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
If a wheelchair user needed to access the floor that City College Plymouth use they would need to use the intercom at the entrance to the car park. They would then be met bny a member of staff and then bought in through the main accessible entrance and then onto the lift.
Level Change (College entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
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 a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.5m (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 88cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Outside Access (1st Floor)
This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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.
Level Change (1st Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the 1st floor in front of the lift.
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 102cm (3ft 4in).
Adapted Toilet (Female)
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 1m (3ft 3in) from the 1st floor entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you face the entrance.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is a female only 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not 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 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 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.
Adapted Toilet (Male)
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 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is a male only toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 6in).
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 not 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 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.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the 1st floor.
The female toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the 1st floor 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 on the ground floor.
The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
The photograhs show the standatd female toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
A member of staff trained in sign language skills is not generally on duty.
This service could be requested in advance.
