Hvalsø Bibliotek
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Parking Facilities![]()
Number of disabled parking spaces 1
disabled parking signedYes
Surface marking of disabled parking spaces Yes
Surfacing on disabled parking spaces The surfacing is even and firm
Type of pavementasphalt
Disabled parking space, width 3.5 m
Number of parking spaces for vans 1
Distance from disabled parking space to main entrance 15 m
Distance from stopping zone to main entrance 5 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 250 cm
Clear area, width 250 cm
Free area, height 250 cm
Levelfree access up to entrance Yes
Type of levelling up to entrance Ramp
Gradient of levelling 5 %
Handrail position next to steps No handrail 
Entrance to the building![]()
Heigth of the card reader85 cm
Clear width at main entrance250 cm
Levelfree access through entranceYes
Height of threshold1.5 cm
Marking of doorstepsYes
Entrance landings No 
Openings in grating (to protect guide dogs), length at main entrance 0.9 cm
Openings in grating (to protect guide dogs), width at main entrance 3 cm
Clear width through entrance doors 100 cm
Entrance door, attractive and compressive force 2.5 kg
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 Poor marking in several places
Width of doors in building 90 cm
Operating height of self-issue machine 75 cm
Operating height of self-return machine 100 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
Indretning af biblioteket![]()
Clear width, corridors 100 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 No marking
Handrails, position One side
Alternative to stairs (eg ramp, lift, stair lift)Yes
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 110 cm
Depth of lift car 140 cm
Floor buttons, lowest 98 cm
Floor buttons, highest 108 cm
Buttons with tactile-sense orientation Yes
Are easy-touch buttons used? No
Number of support handles in lift 1
Orientation signals (sound and light) in lift Sound signal
Are floor levels announced by synthetic speech in lift? Yes
Does a lamp indicate that the alarm has been activated? Yes
Øvrig indretning![]()
Clear width in area leading to counter, etc 200 cm
Clear width between articles and shelving 100 cm
Clear height under work table 66 cm
Shortest length of clear manoeuvring area in front of table 150 cm
Adjustable lighting at work table No
Chair with backrest at work table Yes
Chair with armrests at work table Yes
Seat height of chair at work table 45 cm
Computer-based search system and function available Yes
Operation height, computer 72 cm
Chairs with armrests available. Yes
Chairs with backrests available Yes
Seating height of chairs 45 cm
Clearance under tables 66 cm
Clear depth under table150 cm
Servicefacilities![]()
Entrance landings in front of the toiletYes
Lavatory door, width 86 cm
Lavatory doors can be opened/closed using a tractive or compressive force of 2.5 kg
Clear manoeuvring area in lavatories Yes
Width of turning area in lavatory 160 cm
Length of turning area in lavatory 200 cm
Clear space on one side of lavatory bowl. 95 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 80 cm
Lavatory bowl, height 48 cm
Operation of toilet flushing handleFlushing can be operated with more than 1 finger
Lavatory, position of support rails Right and left side
Easy-to-operate taps Easy 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 dispenser90 cm
Easy-to-operate inside lock Easy to operate
Locked doors can be opened from the outside in case of emergency Yes
Mirror, lower edge 90 cm
Height of paper towel holder 90 cm
Ventilation system in lavatories Yes
Wipeable surfaces Yes
Non-glare illuminated mirror within easy reach Yes
Interior pull handleYes
Toilet facilities![]()
Communal areas are pet-free areas Yes
Signage indicates that pets are not allowedNo
Access for guide dogsYes
Access for service dogs Yes
Information og formidling![]()
Orientation signage for essential facilitiesRelatively good signage
Accessibility-tested website
Website may be read out loud Yes
Electronic reservation of books Yes
Book reservation by telephone Yes
Other information
Last update: 21-12-2022 (Version 1)
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