Birkerød Bibliotek
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Parking facilities![]()
Number of parking spaces for cars with a disabled parking permit4
Total number of parking spaces 300
Disabled parking space, width2.8 m
Number of parking spaces for vans 1
Disabled parking signedYes
Size of the disabled parking marked on the pavementYes
Marked with wheelchair sign on the pavement Yes
Surfacing on disabled parking spaces The surfacing is even and firm
Type of surfacing Tiles
Hældning på handicapparkeringspladsen4 %
Way to the entrance![]()
Distance from disabled parking space to main entrance 100 m
Distance from stopping zone to main entrance 100 m
Surfacing on outdoor walkways to the entrance is firm and intactYes
Type of surfacing in outdoor areas leading to main entrance tiles
Generally passage width300 cm
Clear width in outdoor areas leading to main entrance 150 cm
Clear area, width 150 cm
Free area, height 220 cm
Levelfree access up to entrance Yes
Type of levelling up to entrance Levelled out on ground
Width of the ramp200 cm
Slope of the ramp5 %
Length of ramp3 m
Separation of forms of traffic up to main entrance Yes
Entrance to the building![]()
Levelfree access through entrance Yes
Height of threshold3 cm
Tresholds levelled out by sloping wedge Yes
Marking of doorstepsYes
Entrance landings Yes
Størrelse på vandret flade foran indgangen150 cm
Grate infront of the Entrance
Openings in grating (to protect guide dogs), length at main entrance 2 cm 
Openings in grating (to protect guide dogs), width at main entrance 3 cm
Type of door at the entranceOne door
Clear width through entrance doors 94 cm
Door at the entranceThe door opens inwards
Operation of the doorAutomatic door with censor
Free space before or after the front door200 cm
Door knobs and handles Easy to operate
The height of the panel or access control110 cm
Height of push button 100 cm
Push button opposite hinged side Yes
Lighting at entrance doorsYes
The entrance is signpostedYes
Changed surfacing in front of the entranceYes
Reception and lending or returning of books![]()
Level access to lifts Yes
Indicate depth of clear manoeuvring area measured at right angles to the door 200 cm
Lift door must be automatic Yes
Clear opening width of lift door 90 cm
Width of lift car 120 cm
Depth of lift car 140 cm
Floor buttons, lowest 115 cm
Floor buttons, highest 130 cm
Buttons with tactile-sense orientation Yes
Are easy-touch buttons used? No
Number of support handles in lift 2
Orientation signals (sound and light) in lift Nor sound/light signal
Are floor levels announced by synthetic speech in lift? No
Stairs in the buildingYes
Number of steps18
The width of the stairs150 cm
Step height16 cm
Step depth32 cm
Marking on steps All steps
Marked surfaces Tread and riser
Permanent railing at free-standing stairs No protection
Height of stair guards90 cm
Handrails, height90 cm
Handrails, position Both sides
Extended handrails by the stairs50 cm
Alternative to stairs (eg ramp, lift, stair lift)Yes
Lighting or marking of the stairsYes
Width of doors in building 92 cm
Height of thresholds in building 0 cm
Heigth of the card reader115 cm
Interior design of the library![]()
Operating height of self-issue machine 90 cm
Shortest length of clear area in front of machine 150 cm
Personal assistance for machine operation Yes
Height of counter 90 cm
Counter illumination Yes
Induction loop at counter No
Clear width, corridors 150 cm
Corridors free of furniture Yes
Gradients exceeding 1:20 (5%)No
Level-free circulation in building and level-free access to communal facilities Yes
Distance between sources of lighting 3 m
Movable lighting in the form of
Other service facilities![]()
Clear height under work table 70 cm
Shortest length of clear manoeuvring area in front of table 200 cm
Chair with backrest at work table Yes
Chair with armrests at work table No
Seat height of chair at work table 48 cm
Computer-based search system and function available Yes
Chairs with armrests available. Yes
Chairs with backrests available Yes
Seating height of chairs 45 cm
Toilet facilities![]()
Accessible toiletfacilitiesYes
Entrance landings in front of the toiletYes
Same floor level in front of the toilet and in the toiletroomYes
Lavatory door, width 75 cm
Door to the toiletOpens outward
Free space next to the door (openingside)10 cm
Lavatory threshold, height 0 cm
Lavatory doors can be opened/closed using a tractive or compressive force of 1.5 kg
Clear manoeuvring area in lavatories No
Width of turning area in lavatory 130 cm
Length of turning area in lavatory 125 cm
Clear space on one side of lavatory bowl. 85 cm
Position of clear space next to the lavatory bowlOn the right-hand side of the lavtory bowl
Distance from lavatory bowl to back wall 52 cm
Lavatory bowl, height 50 cm
Operation of toilet flushing handleFlushing can be operated with more than 1 finger
Lavatory, position of support rails Right side
Correct length of armrests by the toilet No
Easy-to-operate taps Difficult to operate
Possible to use washbasin when sitting on lavatory bowl. Yes
Height of wash basin80 cm
Clear space under wash basinYes
Height of soap dispenser100 cm
Easy-to-operate inside lock Difficult to operate
Locked doors can be opened from the outside in case of emergency Yes
Mirror, lower edge 118 cm
Height of paper towel holder 134 cm
Ventilation system in lavatories Yes
Wipeable surfaces No
Non-glare illuminated mirror within easy reach Yes
Interior pull handleNo
Guidedogs and cleaning![]()
Communal areas are pet-free areas Yes
Signage indicates that pets are not allowedYes
Access for guide dogsYes
Access for service dogs Yes
Personal service Yes
Distance to public transport 300 m
Wayfinding and communication![]()
Orientation signage for essential facilitiesGood signage in many places
Other information
Last update: 17-04-2023 (Version 2)
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