Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 2 Beauty Salons and 2 Hair Salons.
- Related link Chippenham Campus.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chippenham-campus
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Comments
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- The Aspire Hair and Beauty Salons are located with the Chippenham Campus building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Chippenham.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Chippenham.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- 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 11 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 485cm x 595cm (15ft 11in x 19ft 6in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- 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 a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located opposite the main entrance.
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Comments
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- The College uses Parking Eye to manage the car parks. There is a 15 minute waiting time for visitors. If a visitor plans to be longer than 15 minutes they must register their car at reception. Students and staff register their vehicles for daily use.
Outside Access (Main 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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second set of doors
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- 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 190cm (6ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is also a small lip on the threshold of the entrance at the second set of doors.
Level Change (Main 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.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Reception (Hair and Beauty)
- Aspire Hair and Beauty is located to the left as you enter the Chippenham Campus main entrance.
- The desk is 44m (48yd 4in) from the Chippenham Campus main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- When you enter via the Chippenham Campus main entrance turn left.
- On the left you will pass one of the hair salons (B001).
- At the end of the corridor turn left.
- You will pass through a set of heavy, double doors that open away from you (push) and have an opening width of 180cm.
- The Hair and Beauty Salon reception desk is along the corridor to the right.
Beauty Salon Room B009
- Classroom B009 is located off the main corridor by the beauty salon reception desk.
- Access into the room is via a single door.
- The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
- There are 10 treatment beds in the classroom.
- The treatment beds are height adjustable and are 180cm in length.
- There is a sink for each treatment bed. The sink has lever mixer taps and is at a height of 82cm.
- There are height adjustable chairs for each treatment bed.
- There is adequate space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the room.
- Lighting levels in the room are good.
- The surface of the floor is non-slip vinyl.
Beauty Salon Room B010
- Classroom B010 is located of the main corridor by the beauty salon reception.
- Access into the room is via a single door.
- The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
- There are 12 treatment beds in the classroom.
- The treatment beds are height adjustable and are 180cm in length.
- There is a sink for each treatment bed. The sink has level mixer taps and is at a height of 82cm.
- There are height adjustable chairs for each treatment bed.
- There are work stations to the left as you enter.
- The height of the work stations is 76cm.
- There is a height adjustable chair at the work station.
- There is adequate space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the room.
- Lighting levels in the room are good.
- The surface of the floor is non-slip vinyl.
Entrance (Hair Saloon Room B001)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Chippenham College main entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Hair Salon Room B001
- Access to the hair salon room B001 is opposite the beauty salon reception, off the main corridor.
- There is also an entrance to the front of the classroom in the college lobby area which is used by customers.
- Access for students is via a single door.
- The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
- There are 12 single work stations around the perimeter of the room.
- There are 6 double work stations in the middle of the room.
- The height of the work stations are 86cm.
- There are height adjustable chairs with armrests at each of the work stations.
- At the rear of the salon are 4 fixed hair wash basins.
- The basins have a chair with armrests in front.
- The room has good lighting.
- The floor surface is non-slip vinyl.
- There is adequate space for wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Hair Salon Room B002
- Room B002 is opposite the beauty salon reception, off the main corridor.
- Access into the room is via a single door.
- The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
- There are 12 single work stations around the perimeter of the room.
- There are 6 double work stations to the middle of the room.
- The height of the work stations is 86cm.
- There are height adjustable chairs with armrest at the work stations.
- To the left when you enter are 4 fixed wash basins. 3 have a seat with armrest to the front.
- There is a sink without a chair, that a wheelchair can be placed in front of.
- The room has good lighting.
- The floor surface is non-slip vinyl.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor 1)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter next to the lifts.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 285cm x 285cm (9ft 4in x 9ft 4in).
- 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 220cm (7ft 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 a mirror.
- 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Ground Floor Corridor)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor corridor at the rear of the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor 2)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the corridor to the rear of the building.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- The toilet is labeled as a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 115cm x 240cm (3ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 62cm (2ft).
- 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 46cm (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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor 2)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located off the corridor to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 195cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter next to the lifts.
- The female and male toilets are 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.