Access Guide
Overview
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- 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.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor of the North Stand Hospitality area, within the Longside Lounge.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the first floor of the North Stand Hospitality area.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the first floor.
Entrance (North Stand Hospitality)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the stadium, opposite the Fan Zone.
- 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 very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- 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 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead as you enter the North Stand Hospitality entrance.
- The distance from the North Stand Hospitality entrance is 6m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- There is some 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: sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter the North Stand Hospitality entrance.
- The distance from the North Stand Hospitality entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low 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 630kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Stairs
- The stairs are located on the left as you enter the North Stand Hospitality entrance.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Hospitality (Longside Lounge)
- The Longside Lounge is located on the first floor of the North Stand Hospitality area, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 155cm.
- 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 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.
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Viewing Area
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- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door open both ways.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is stepped access into the viewing area.
- There are 10 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.
Hospitality (Centenary Lounge)
- The Centenary Lounge is located on the first floor of the North Stand Hospitality area, to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 155cm.
- 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 have a high visual contrast.
- There is a bar in this area.
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- 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 and long tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height 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.
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Viewing Area
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- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens both ways.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is stepped access into the viewing area.
- There are 4 steps with no handrails.
- The steps have some clear markings.
- The height of the steps is 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 (1 to 8)
- Boxes 1 to 8 are located along the first floor corridor of the North Stand Hospitality area.
- The box surveyed was Box 7.
- There is step-free level access into the box.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is a food and drink counter in this area.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
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Viewing Area
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- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
Executive Box 0
- Executive Box 0 is located at the rear of the corridor on the first floor of the North Stand Hospitality area.
- The box surveyed was Executive Box 0.
- There is step-free level access into the box.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors opens inwards.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 177cm.
- 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 food and drink counter in this area.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
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Viewing Area
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- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens both ways.
- The door is easy 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (North Stand Hospitality - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the North Stand Hospitality area, within the Longside Lounge.
- The distance from the lift is 13m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a second door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 194cm (width) x 195cm (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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- 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 high colour contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- 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 90cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no 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 86cm.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
