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Disabled Access Guide for Nechells Community Sports Centre
Rupert Street
Nechells
Birmingham
B7 5DT
Tel: 0121 464 4373
Fax: 0121 464 4149
Email: nechells_csc@birmingham.gov.uk
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a fitness suite and sports hall..
Services/facilities within the grounds include astroturf and outdoor sports pitches.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Nechells.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Duddeston.
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 side 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5.2m (11ft 9in x 17ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance lift.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance lift.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2.2m (7ft 2in).
There is not a designated drop off point.
The nearest and furthest Blue Badge bays are 12m and 23m from the lower ground entrance, respectively.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Rupert Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
The Main Entrance enters the centre at upper ground level.
There is a 2cm threshold on the mat just beyond the entrance.
This can be overcome by using the main entrance/car park lift or the lower ground entrance.
Level Change (Main 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.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There are 11 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Lift (Main Entrance)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the front of the venue next to the car park.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-UG.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the car park.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.18m x 1.32m (3ft 10in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are a set of 15+ steps that lead up to the main entrance from the car park.
This lift overcomes these steps and brings you straight into the centre at upper ground level, opposite reception.
Outside Access (Lower Ground Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue in the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
The second door is push pad operated.
Level Change (Lower Ground 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 in some parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-UG.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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 ahead as you enter in the main corridor.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-UG.
The lift is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance lift.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.5m (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 88cm.
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 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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the upper ground level.
The fitness suite is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 83cm (2ft 8in) wide.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
The fitness suite has attained IFI level one.
A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
Treadmill
Upright Cycle
Leg Extension
Upper Body Multi-station
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.
Accessible Toilet (Foyer)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible 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 accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance lift.
The accessible toilet is located ahead as you exit the lift opposite reception.
There is 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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 134cm x 195cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 4in).
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 65cm (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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
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 105cm (3ft 5in) 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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 2in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground)
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 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor next to the lower ground entrance.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
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.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
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 tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
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 105cm (3ft 5in) 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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
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 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
This adapted toilet is 2m from the lower ground entrance.
Accessible Shower (Lower Ground)
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There ia a fixed seat.
The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 to the right as you exit the lift.
The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the lower ground floor.
The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift.
The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the fitness suite.
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 rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
