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Disabled Access Guide for St Albans Town Hall
Market Place
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 5DJ
Tel: 01727 867361
Email: tic@stalbans.gov.uk
Web: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in St. Albans.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is St. Albans City Station.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Chequer Street.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 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 (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Market Place.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are function rooms, a bar and the standard toilets.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just beyond the accessible entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.4m (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet (Ground Floor)
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.
The adapted toilet is 24m (26yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the foyer.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
The information for the standard female toilet refers to a single unisex toilet.
The tap in the adapted toilet is sensor operated.
Adapted Toilet (1st Floor)
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.
The adapted toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift on the 1st floor.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 130cm x 230cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The tap in the adapted toilet is sensor operated.
Standard Toilet (Ground Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the foyer.
The female toilets are 23m (25yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The information for the standard female toilet refers to a single unisex toilet.
The tap in the adapted toilet is sensor operated.
Standard Toilet (1st Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in a corridor, left as you exit the lift.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in a corridor, left as you exit the lift.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The tap in the adapted toilet is sensor operated.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
There is an open fireplace.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Music is available by prior arrangement for functions.
Food/ drink is available only by prior arrangement for functions.
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the accessible entrance. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Comments
Opening times are by arrangement only, please call 01727 842682.
