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Sensory Room

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

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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.

Stairs (North East Accessible Stand)

  • The stairs are located on the right as you enter the North East Accessible Stand.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • 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 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Sensory Room

  • The room is located on the first floor of the North East Accessible Stand, to the left as you exit the lifts.
  • The distance from the lift is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the flip-down seats in the viewing area.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a low lighting level area with sensory lighting, fibre optic cables and bean bags.