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South Stand Hospitality - Skyline

Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU

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Access To (Skyline)

  • Skyline is located on Level 4 of the South Stand, to the left as you exit the South Stand main reception lift.
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  • The distance from the South Stand main reception lift is 4m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

Counter

  • The counter is located opposite the Skyline entrance.
  • The distance from the South Stand main reception lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Hospitality

  • Skyline is located on Level 4 of the South Stand, to the left as you exit the South Stand main reception lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • 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 open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the raised central terrace.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the far left side of Skyline.
  • 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 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 92cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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 may be background noise in this room.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.

Spectator Seating Area

  • The seating area is sheltered.
  • There is tiered seating in this area.
  • Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
  • There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
  • All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
  • Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
  • This seating area has a dedicated drink outlet.
  • This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
  • The toilet facilities are located to the rear of Skyline.

Designated Viewing Area

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located to the right side of Skyline.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
  • The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • There are 3 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • 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.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of Skyline.
    • The distance from the Skyline entrance is 6m.
  • 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 low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 200cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (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 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 94cm 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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.