Gentofte Hovedbibliotek

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Parking Facilities

Number of disabled parking spaces 2

Total number of parking spaces 40

disabled parking signedYes

Surface marking of disabled parking spaces Yes

Clear graphics Yes

Surfacing on disabled parking spaces The surfacing is even, firm and intact

Type of pavementasphalt

Disabled parking space, width 3.8 m

Number of parking spaces for vans 0

Distance from disabled parking space to main entrance 20 m

Distance from stopping zone to main entrance 20 m

Surfacing on outdoor walkways to the entrance is firm and intactYes

Type of surfacing in outdoor areas leading to main entrance asphalt or tile

Clear width in outdoor areas leading to main entrance 150 cm

Clear area, width 150 cm

Free area, height 300 cm

Levelfree access up to entrance Yes

Type of levelling up to entrance Levelled out on ground

Gradient of levelling 2 %

Entrance to the building

Clear width at main entrance180 cm

Levelfree access through entranceYes

Entrance landings Yes

Size of the landing infront of the entrance150 cm

Clear width through entrance doors 100 cm

Alternative entrance to revolving door/swing door entrance Yes

Height of push button 95 cm

Lighting at entrance doors, reception, lobby, etc Yes

Marking of entrances by signs or changed surfacing in circulation areas With sign and changed surfacing

Glass panel with horizontal marking Good marking in several places

Height of counter 95 cm

Shortest length of clear area in front of counter 200 cm

Counter illumination Yes

Induction loop at counter Yes

Debit card machine, height 70 cm

Operating height of self-issue machine 90 cm

Operating height of self-return machine 90 cm

One-hand operation of self-return machine Yes

Shortest length of clear area in front of machine 150 cm

Personal assistance for machine operation Yes

Electronic reservation of books Yes

Book reservation by telephone Yes

Indretning af biblioteket

Level access to lifts Yes

Indicate depth of clear manoeuvring area measured at right angles to the door 250 cm

Lift door must be automatic Yes

Clear opening width of lift door 90 cm

Width of lift car 160 cm

Depth of lift car 140 cm

Floor buttons, lowest 120 cm

Floor buttons, highest 137 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 Sound signal

Does a lamp indicate that the alarm has been activated? No

Width of doors in building 78 cm

Clear width, corridors 110 cm

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

Attention fields in building No

Marking on steps First and last steps and others

Handrails, position Both sides

Alternative to stairs (eg ramp, lift, stair lift)Yes

Personal escort Yes

Øvrig indretning

Clear width in area leading to counter, etc 130 cm

Clear width between articles and shelving 90 cm

Clear height under work table 70 cm

Shortest length of clear manoeuvring area in front of table 150 cm

Adjustable lighting at work table Yes

Chair with backrest at work table Yes

Chair with armrests at work table No

Seat height of chair at work table 45 cm

Computer-based search system and function available Yes

Operation height, computer 70 cm

Chairs with armrests available. Yes

Chairs with backrests available Yes

Seating height of chairs 45 cm

Clearance under tables 69 cm

Clear depth under table50 cm

Servicefacilities

accessible toilets at every levelYes

Entrance landings in front of the toiletYes

Lavatory door, width 90 cm

Lavatory doors can be opened/closed using a tractive or compressive force of 1.5 kg

Clear manoeuvring area in lavatories Yes

Width of turning area in lavatory 165 cm

Length of turning area in lavatory 170 cm

Clear space on one side of lavatory bowl. 80 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 71 cm

Lavatory bowl, height 43 cm Red

Operation of toilet flushing handleFlushing is elevated

Lavatory, position of support rails Right and left side

Easy-to-operate taps Very easy to operate

Possible to use washbasin when sitting on lavatory bowl. Yes

Height of wash basin82 cm

Clear space under wash basinYes

Height of soap dispenser103 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 83 cm

Height of towel roll110 cm

Ventilation system in lavatories Yes

Wipeable surfaces Yes

Non-glare illuminated mirror within easy reach Yes

Interior pull handleNo

Toilet facilities

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

Books may be brought out Yes

Information og formidling

Orientation signage for essential facilitiesGood signage in many places

Website may be read out loud Yes

Other information

Last update: 18-07-2017 (Version 1)

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