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Jimmy McIlroy Stand - Hospitality

Burnley Football Club - Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the area between the Jimmy McIlroy Suite and the North East Accessible Stand, which includes access to the sensory room.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the Jimmy McIlroy Suite.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the first floor of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand Hospitality area.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Entrance (Jimmy McIlroy Stand Hospitality)

  • This entrance is located on the east side of the stadium, opposite the car park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter the Jimmy McIlroy Stand Hospitality entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Entrance (North East Stand Accessible Entrance - Gate E1)

  • This entrance is located towards the rear of the stadium.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Lift (North East Accessible Stand)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left as you enter the North East Accessible Stand.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 107cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 190cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the area between the Jimmy McIlroy Suite and the North East Accessible Stand, which includes access to the sensory room.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Hospitality (Jimmy McIlroy Suite)

  • The Jimmy McIlroy Suite is located on the first floor of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand Hospitality area.
  • There is step-free level access into the suite.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, picnic tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations, standard toilets and baby changing facilities available.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens both ways.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is stepped access into the viewing area.
    • There are 10 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail does not cover 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 23cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats with armrests and flip down seats without armrests.

Executive Boxes (Game On Suite)

  • The Game On Suite is located on the left side of the Jimmy McIlroy Suite, on the first floor.
  • The box surveyed was the Game On Suite.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • The width of the opening is 195cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens both ways.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is stepped access into the viewing area.
    • There are 4 steps with no handrails.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 23cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.

Executive Boxes (Super Box)

  • The Super Box is located on the right side of the Jimmy McIlroy Suite, on the first floor.
  • The box surveyed was the Super Box.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 114cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens both ways.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is stepped access into the viewing area.
    • There are 6 steps with no handrails.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 23cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Jimmy McIlroy Stand - Hospitality - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left side of the Jimmy McIlroy Suite, on the first floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 33m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.