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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Workshops, Health and Social Car, Childcare, Admin Studies, Hair and Beauty Salons, a restaurant, Student Services and Estates.
• Related link Magherafelt Campus - Hair and Beauty Salons.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/magherafelt-campus/access-guides/magherafelt-campus-hair-and-beauty-salons
• Related link Magherafelt Campus - Restaurant.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/magherafelt-campus/access-guides/magherafelt-campus-restaurant
• Related link Magherafelt Campus - Student Services.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/magherafelt-campus/access-guides/magherafelt-campus-student-services

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  • Related link
  • ">Magherafelt Campus - Main Building South Block..
  • This block is linked internally to the Main Building - North Block.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Magherafelt.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Front Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (North Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the North Block side 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the building as you face it.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the building as you face it.
• There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • The ramps lead from the designated bays.
  • The steps lead up from the South Car Park.
  • The first 6 steps only have a handrail on the left hand side going up (photograph 2).
  • There is step free access from the South Car Park via the Art and Design Building.

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Reception (Main Campus Reception)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.

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Level Change (Ramp from Reception)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of reception as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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  • This ramp leads to the main area of the North Block, and has handrails both sides.
  • It can be overcome by using the North Block front entrance or side entrance.

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Outside Access (North Block Front Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Level Change (North Block Front Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Outside Access (North Block Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Level Change (North Block Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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  • This ramp leads from the North Block side entrance and toilets to the main ground floor corridor of the North Block.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The details here are for the steps at the front of the block.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear of the building, with medium height steps (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the North Block side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 130cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change (Level 1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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  • The ramp leads to Admin Studies and Business Management rooms.
  • There are also small thresholds into some of the rooms on level 1.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the North Block side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located directly to the left of the North Block side entrance, past the standard toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the main reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 206cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located directly to the left of the side entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the North Block side entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are also staff toilets located straight ahead from the side entrance.
  • There are also female toilets located on level 1.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.