Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Departure Lounge and Mezzanine Level.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/bristol-airport/departure-lounge-and-mezzanine-level
- Related link Security.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/bristol-airport/security
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- There is a charge to use the Aspire Lounge, please visit the website for more information.
Opening Times
- Monday 04:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 04:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 04:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 04:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 04:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 04:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 04:00 - 21:00.
Outside Access (Aspire Lounge)
- This information is for the entrance located on the Mezzanine Level, to the left when exiting the Security lift.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Counter
- The counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The height of the counter is high.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the lounge.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet, tiles, and wood.
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- Some seating areas within the lounge have tables next to them with plug sockets and USB ports available.
Buffet
- The main buffet is located to the left as you enter.
- Food and drink is collected by the patron at the buffet tables.
- On request, a member of staff can bring food and drink to the table.
- The buffet table is 100cm high.
- There is not a lowered section.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- The nearest table is 6m from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm.
- Plastic cups are not available.
- Plastic cuttlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The type of food available is hot and cold snacks.
- There is also a smaller buffet section located at the rear of the lounge.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Aspire Lounge, to the left when entering.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 267cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 9in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby changing table, once extended is 76cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the Aspire Lounge, to the left when entering.
- The female and male toilets are 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.