Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation, bars, restaurant, function suites, wedding and conferencing facilities.
- Related link NCP Montgomery Street.
- Https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/belfast-montgomery-street
- Related link Ten Square Hotel Conference and Function Facilities.
- Https://www.tensquare.co.uk/Tailor-Made-Events
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Comments
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- Reception is staffed 24 hours a day.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Great Victoria Street.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP Montgomery Street.
- The car park is located in Montgomery Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 500cm (7ft 3in x 16ft 5in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Montgomery Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The hotel also has a discounted rate arrangement with the Value Car Park on Grosvenor Road, approximately 400m from the hotel.
- Guests press a button for a ticket upon entering the car park.
- Please present your car park ticket on check-out at the hotel and a discounted rate will be applied.
- Guests then pay for this using the ground floor ticket machine upon leaving the car park.
- Standard on-street parking, pay and display, is available.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders for council run on-street parking.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on Linenhall Street.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 167cm.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Donegall Square South.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 171cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- There are two pairs of similar doors either side of the entrance porch giving direct access to the Linen Bar and Jospers Steakhouse respectively.
- There are outer security gates held permanently open during opening hours.
Outside Access (The Doffer Bar Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building on Donegall Square South.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 149cm (4ft 11in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the public areas.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Level 3 Corridor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the corridor between the rear and front of the hotel.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 106cm (3ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There are similar ramps on level 1 and level 2.
Eating and Drinking (Jospers Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located at the front of the building.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is contemporary cuisine.
Eating and Drinking (The Doffer Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located at the front of the hotel.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Doffers Bar entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 67cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
Eating and Drinking (Linen Bar and Lounge)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located at the front and side of the building.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is contemporary cuisine.
Other Floors (Front Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The left hand handrail stops after one flight.
Other Floors (Linen Suite)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors (Rear Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 149cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Lift (Front Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the Linen Bar.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 127cm x 170cm (4ft 2in x 5ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Linen Suite and Function Facilities
- The Linenhall Function Suite is located on the first Floor.
- It has a 240 guest capacity and can be subdivided for functions or conferences.
- Other function and conference suites include the Flax Suite, the Weaver Suite, the Bobbin Suite and the Vegas Suite. Their capacity varies from 2 to 60 guests.
- Available conference equipment include data projectors, remote controlled screens, roving microphones, lapel microphone, lectern, 42 inch plasma TV screens and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Weddings and other functions can be fully catered for, with rooms combined or divided as required.
Eating and Drinking (The Loft Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the seventh floor.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is contemporary cuisine.
Room
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4*.
- There are 131 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 126 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 5 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the third floor lift.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 316.
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- The height of the bed is 65cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 4cm (2in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- An adjoining room is not available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door weight is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 238cm x 258cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 166cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- The toilet seat is 50cm (1ft 8in) above floor level.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip-down or fixed seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 5.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The accessible room surveyed was on the third floor.
- Photographs 1 to 8 show the accessible room surveyed.
- Photographs 9-14 photographs show a typical standard rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations (Linen Bar and Lounge)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the reception in the Linen Bar Lounge.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 216cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 1in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are similar accessible toilets on the first floor in the Linen Suite function room and on the seventh floor in the Loft Bar.
Standard Toilet(s) (Linen Bar and Lounge)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are similar standard toilets on the first floor at the rear and on the seventh floor in the Loft Bar.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Doffer Bar)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the Doffer Bar.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Doffer Bar entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Doffer Bar Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the bar.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are alternative toilets with level access in the Linen Bar and Lounge.
Toilet with Adaptations (Linen Suite)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor in the Linen Suite.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 186cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 1in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are similar accessible toilets on the first floor at the rear and on the seventh floor in the Loft Bar.
Standard Toilet(s) (Linen Suite)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor in the Linen Suite.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the front lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.