Ward 20.
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  • Ward 20.
  • Internal Doors.
  • Intercom.
  • High intercom.

Internal Doors

There is a double door. Opens out.
The door opening is wide enough for all users.
There is adequate space alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing.
The threshold is level.
The doors and side panels have vision panels.
The door handles are easy to grip and operate.
The handles are within reach of all users.
The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices.

Intercom

The intercom would not be able to be used independently by a wheelchair user due to its height.
There is no induction loop available.

General Area

The clear widths are adequate.
There is adequate lighting.

Lighting

The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.

Acoustics

The background noise is kept to a minimum level.
The quiet and noisy areas are separated by a buffer zone.

Surfaces

The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.

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