Københavns Hovedbibliotek
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Parking Facilities![]()
Number of disabled parking spaces 2
disabled parking signedYes
Surface marking of disabled parking spaces Yes
Type of pavementtiles
Disabled parking space, width 2 m 
Distance from disabled parking space to main entrance 75 m
Distance from stopping zone to main entrance 40 m
Surfacing on outdoor walkways to the entrance is firm and intactYes
Type of surfacing in outdoor areas leading to main entrance tiles
Clear width in outdoor areas leading to main entrance 130 cm
Free area, height 250 cm
Levelfree access up to entrance Yes
Curbs leveled outYes
slope on curb compensation16 %
Entrance to the building![]()
Clear width at main entrance150 cm
Levelfree access through entranceYes
Height of push button 90 cm
Entrance landings No 
Clear width through entrance doors 110 cm
Alternative entrance to revolving door/swing door entrance No
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 Reasonable marking in several places
Indretning af bygningen![]()
Level access to lifts Yes
Indicate depth of clear manoeuvring area measured at right angles to the door 150 cm
Lift door must be automatic Yes
Clear opening width of lift door 100 cm
Width of lift car 160 cm
Depth of lift car 150 cm
Floor buttons, lowest 105 cm
Floor buttons, highest 105 cm
Buttons with tactile-sense orientation Yes
Are easy-touch buttons used? No
Number of support handles in lift 3
Orientation signals (sound and light) in lift Sound signal
Are floor levels announced by synthetic speech in lift? No
Does a lamp indicate that the alarm has been activated? No
Marking on steps All steps
Marked surfaces Tread and riser
Handrails, position Both sides
Alternative to stairs (eg ramp, lift, stair lift)Yes
Attention fields in building No
Ramp with gradient of 5 %
Upper landing, length 200 cm
Upper landing, width 200 cm
Turn on upper landing necessary Yes
Indretning af biblioteket![]()
Clear width, corridors 130 cm
Ramps in building No
Corridors free of furniture Yes
Gradients exceeding 1:20 (5%)No
Level-free circulation in building and level-free access to communal facilities Yes
Chairs with armrests available. Yes
Chairs with backrests available Yes
Seating height of chairs 45 cm
Clearance under tables 70 cm
Clear depth under table50 cm
Operating height of self-issue machine 86 cm
Operating height of self-return machine 86 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
Distance between sources of lighting 3 m
Movable lighting in the form of
Clear width between articles and shelving 100 cm
Computer-based search system and function available No
Servicefacilities![]()
accessible toilets at every levelYes
Entrance landings in front of the toiletYes
Lavatory door, width 84 cm
Lavatory threshold, height 0 cm
Lavatory doors can be opened/closed using a tractive or compressive force of 5 kg
Clear manoeuvring area in lavatories Yes
Width of turning area in lavatory 160 cm
Length of turning area in lavatory 160 cm
Clear space on one side of lavatory bowl. 95 cm
Position of clear space next to the lavatory bowlOn the left-hand side of the lavatory bowl
Distance from lavatory bowl to back wall 80 cm
Lavatory bowl, height 46 cm
Operation of toilet flushing handleFlushing can be operated with more than 1 finger
Lavatory, position of support rails Right side
Easy-to-operate taps Easy to operate
Possible to use washbasin when sitting on lavatory bowl. Yes
Height of wash basin85 cm
Clear space under wash basinYes
Height of soap dispenser100 cm
Easy-to-operate inside lock Relatively easy to operate
Locked doors can be opened from the outside in case of emergency Yes
Height of paper towel holder 130 cm
Height of hand drier button120 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 allowedNo
Access for guide dogsYes
Access for service dogs Yes
Information og formidling![]()
Orientation signage for essential facilitiesGood signage in many places
Other information
Last update: 01-03-2023 (Version 1)
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