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Bangor Marina

Bregenz House, 5 Quay Street, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 5ED

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located down the corridor to the right of the reception, and on the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located down the corridor to the right of the reception, on the far left and within the standard changing rooms.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located down the corridor to the right of the reception, on the right.
    • Standard changing facilities are located down the corridor to the right of the reception, on the far left.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the changing room with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located down the corridor to the right of the reception, on the right within the changing room with adaptations.
    • Standard shower facilities are located down the corridor to the right of the reception, on the far left and within the standard changing rooms.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 305cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 199cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Accessible)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter via the main accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The seating is fixed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the boating area/moorings.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Babycare - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located down the corridor to the right of reception, on the right hand side.
    • The distance from the main accessible entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 330cm (width) x 397cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 76cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 109cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 147cm and 170cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This adapted changing room is for any gender. The signage on the door is redundant.

Entrance (Boating Area)

  • This entrance is located straight ahead and slightly to the left as you enter via the main accessible entrance and across the reception area.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 126cm.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is another ramp to access the mooring area. It is 235cm wide, with handrails on both sides.
    The ramp has a slight gradient followed by a short steep one at the end.