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Disabled Access Guide for Picquet Barracks
City College Plymouth
Cumberland Road
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4HX
Tel: 01752 305026
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Picquet Barracks site is made up of the Marine Skills Workshop, Small Workshop, I.T Suite, Training Building, Blueberry Cafe, a toilet block and a reception building.
At the time of the annual review of the information that took place in December 2011, the buildings were not in use and were mainly used for storage.
Opening times vary according to use of the site.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Devonport.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Devonport.
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.
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.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.9m (10ft 9in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the Marine Skills Workshop entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the Marine Skills Workshop entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
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.
Outside Access (Reception Building)
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 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Reception Building)
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.
Outside Access (I.T Suite)
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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (I.T Suite)
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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left as you face the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (Marine Skills Workshop)
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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Marine Skills Workshop)
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Training Building)
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 single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Training Building)
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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Small Workshop)
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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 280cm (9ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Small Workshop)
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Canteen)
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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance - Canteen)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
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 medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Canteen)
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.
These doors have to be opened from the inside.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Canteen)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left and in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
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.
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 the right side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are training rooms.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is traditional meals and snacks.
Outside Access (Toilet Facilities)
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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Toilet Facilities)
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 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
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 both sides.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Adapted Toilet
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 2m (6ft 6in) from the toilet facilities entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left after you enter the block.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
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 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the toilet facilities block.
The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the toilet facilities entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
The photograph shows the standard 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.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
