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Disabled Access Guide for Normanton Library & Environment Centre
Market Street
Normanton
West Yorkshire
WF6 2AR
Tel: 01924 302525
Fax: 01924 302532
Email: normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 28m from the venue's entrance.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.7m (10ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 16m (17yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.14m x 1.45m (3ft 8in x 4ft 9in).
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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the library reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 185cm x 250cm (6ft x 8ft 2in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 1 - 14 days days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
