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Disabled Access Guide for Palmers Green Library
Broomfield Lane
Palmers Green
London
N13 4EY
Tel: 020 83792754
Fax: 020 83792712
Email: palmers.green.library@enfield.gov.uk
Web: http://www.enfield.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Palmers Green.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.4m (13ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located by the entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located at the main entrance
Outside Access (Broomfield Lane)
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.
Level Change (Broomfield Lane)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 13 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (the car park area)
There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) 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 infrared.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located adjacent to the entrance from the car park.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.4m (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
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 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
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the IT room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the reception desk.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 170cm x 370cm (5ft 6in x 12ft 1in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted 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 3-21 days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
