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R.E.S. Wyatt Stand - Level 2 Hospitality - The International Suite, Wyatt Suite and Boxes

Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • Levels 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on Levels 1 and 2.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets on Levels 1 and 2.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 1 and 2.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the R.E.S. Wyatt Stand.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held 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 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds 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.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high 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 control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None 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 105cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located ahead and to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • Levels 0, 1 and 2 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 between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (R.E.S. Wyatt Stand - Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 2, to the right as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 137cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 90cm 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 76cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Hospitality (The International Suite)

  • The International Suite is located on Level 2 of the R.E.S. Wyatt Stand.
  • There is step-free level access into the suite.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 184cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • The general seating is only 2 rows, with the back row being step-free and the front row being accessed by 1 step.
    • This step is 9cm high.

Hospitality (Wyatt Suite)

  • The Wyatt Suite is located on Level 2 of the R.E.S. Wyatt Stand.
  • There is step-free level access into the suite.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not 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.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 198cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • The general seating is only 2 rows, with the back row being step-free and the front row being accessed by 1 step.
    • This step is 9cm high.

Executive Boxes (Box 212)

  • The Executive Boxes are located on Level 2 of the R.E.S. Wyatt Stand.
  • The box surveyed was Box 212.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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 89cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 198cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • The general seating is only 2 rows, with the back row being step-free and the front row being accessed by 1 step.
    • This step is 9cm high.