Charnwood accessibility

Updated 31 Aug 2020

Premises accessibility (Inspected 18 March 2020)

LocationCriteriaNotesAccessible
05 - Parking
05 - ParkingIs the parking area free of obstructions/hazards? Yes
05 - ParkingNumber of designated parking spaces2Yes
05 - ParkingParking type availableOff-StreetYes
07 - Designated Parking
07 - Designated ParkingDesignated parking distance from building entrance20 mYes
07 - Designated ParkingDesignated parking space length6500 mmYes
07 - Designated ParkingDesignated parking space width2500 mmYes
07 - Designated ParkingIs the designated parking level? Yes
07 - Designated ParkingIs there unobstructed access to the footpath? Yes
07 - Designated ParkingLoading/unloading space at end length2400 mmYes
07 - Designated ParkingLoading/unloading space at end width2400 mmYes
07 - Designated ParkingLoading/unloading space beside width2500 mmYes
07 - Designated ParkingLoading/unloading space is available beside the designated parking space Yes
08 - Kerb Ramp
08 - Kerb RampIs a kerb ramp available? No
09 - Path of Travel
09 - Path of TravelIs the path lit adequately? Yes
09 - Path of TravelIs the path 1m wide on straight, 1.5m wide on curves? Yes
09 - Path of TravelIs the path firm and slip resistant? Yes
09 - Path of TravelIs the path free of cross-fall? Yes
09 - Path of TravelIs the path free of lips greater than 3mm? No
09 - Path of TravelIs the path free of obstructions? Yes
09 - Path of TravelIs the path free of pot-holes, ridges, overgrowth and debris? Yes
09 - Path of TravelIs the path level? No
09 - Path of TravelIs the path obvious and likely to be used? Yes
09 - Path of TravelPath gradient1 in 14 or shallowerYes
11 - Path of Travel Ramp
11 - Path of Travel RampAre there ramp landings at the top and bottom at least 1500mm long? Yes
11 - Path of Travel RampDoes the ramp have a suitable edge/kerb rail? No
11 - Path of Travel RampDoes the ramp have suitable handrails on both sides? Yes
11 - Path of Travel RampDoes the ramp have tactile indicators at the top and bottom? Yes
11 - Path of Travel RampFor every 9 metres along the ramp, are there landings of at least 1200mm long? No
11 - Path of Travel RampIs the ramp accessible? Yes
11 - Path of Travel RampRamp gradient is 1 in18Yes
11 - Path of Travel RampRamp height500 mmYes
11 - Path of Travel RampRamp length9000 mmYes
12 - Building Entrance
12 - Building EntranceDoes the entrance area have adequate lighting? Yes
12 - Building EntranceIs external undercover queuing available for the entrance? No
12 - Building Entrance - Doorway
12 - Building Entrance - DoorwayDoorway opening width1600 mmYes
12 - Building Entrance - DoorwayIs the doorway/entrance covered and protected from rain? No
12 - Building Entrance - Threshold
12 - Building Entrance - ThresholdDoes the doorway/entrance have a threshold ramp? No
20 - Voting Area
20 - Voting AreaIs the floor surface even?  Yes
20 - Voting AreaIs the floor surface slip-resistant? Yes
20 - Voting AreaIs the voting/activity area well lit for purpose? Yes
20 - Voting AreaWill there be at least 1.5 m free circulation space around obstacles? Yes
22 - Voting Area Ramp
22 - Voting Area RampAre there ramp landings at the top and bottom at least 1500mm long? Yes
22 - Voting Area RampDoes the ramp have a suitable edge/kerb rail? Yes
22 - Voting Area RampDoes the ramp have suitable handrails on both sides? Yes
22 - Voting Area RampIs the ramp accessible? No
22 - Voting Area RampRamp gradient is 1 in20Yes
22 - Voting Area RampRamp height100 mmYes
22 - Voting Area RampRamp length2000 mmYes
26 - Premises Amenities
26 - Premises AmenitiesIs there a clear path of travel to the toilets? Yes
26 - Premises AmenitiesPublic toilet facilities availableAccessible, Male, FemaleYes
27 - Premises Furniture
27 - Premises FurnitureIs the table suitable for a table-top voting screen? Yes
27 - Premises FurnitureWill a disabled access voting screen be provided?  Yes