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Lee Valley Ice Centre

• This guide is arranged into recreational facilities on the ground and first floor which are Rink A and the gym; followed by Rink B event facilities on the ground floor and first floor; and then Rink B team and referee facilities on the ground floor.

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There are not mobility aids available.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
• While visitors are at liberty to visit the facility at any time during opening hours, it is advised to contact the venue beforehand to confirm the most appropriate times to visit.
• It is advised to contact staff on arrival for a health and safety induction prior to using the rink areas of the facility, including use of mobility aids on the ice.

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• Comments View
  • Dog waste bins are available within the grounds.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, ahead from the barriers at reception towards skate hire, right through the double doors, then along the corridor, on the right.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor after the reception barriers towards skate hire, in the standard changing rooms 1 and 3, in the team changing rooms, rinkside Rink B; and on the first floor next to the lift, in the gym changing rooms, and Rink B.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor after the reception barriers towards skate hire, rinkside Rink B; and on the first floor in the gym changing rooms..
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor within the standard and team changing rooms, in the referee changing rooms, and rinkside Rink B.
  There are ambulant cubicles in the female and male standard toilets near to skate hire, and at the far end of Rink B; and in the shared standard toilets rinkside Rink B..
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the accessible toilet left of reception, on the right; in the female standard toilets after the reception barriers towards skate hire; and on the first floor in the accessible toilet in Rink B.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Lea Valley Ice Centre is located at the Lea Bridge roundabout end of the A104 Lea Bridge Road between the A406 North Circular at South Woodford / Walthamstow and the A10 at Dalston.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Lea Valley Ice Centre is served by Transport for London (TfL) bus routes 55 and 56, and night buses N38 and N55.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Lea Bridge.
  • The nearest step-free Railway Station is Walthamstow Queen's Road.
  • Lea Bridge is served by Greater Anglia rail services operating out of Stratford.
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• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Clapton.
  • The nearest step-free underground station is Hackney Central.
  • Clapton station is served by London Overground.
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Summary

• Services/facilities within the venue include ice skate hire and changing rooms, recreational ice rink (Rink A), gym and exercise studio, team and referee changing rooms, events/sports ice rink (Rink B), spectator seating, café and bar.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include electric vehicle charging points.

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• Comments View
  • Rink B and team and referee changing rooms may only be open during special events.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest train station is Lea Bridge.
• The nearest underground tube station is Clapton.
• The venue has its own car park.
• The car park is located at the front of the branch.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Information is not provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 470cm.
• There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• The nearest designated bay is 75m from the main entrance.
• Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
• Customers have to cross a road between the car park and the branch.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.

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• Comments View
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders must be pre-arranged, or approved by enquiry at reception.
    
  • There are 10+ electric vehicle charging points located in the car park, but the electric vehicle charging points were not in operation at the time of survey. (May 2023).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp has resting areas.
• Comments View
  • There is tactile paving between the car park walkways and the main approach. and this tactile paving separates the access pathway to the adjacent Lee Valley Park.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the centre of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is not a seating area close to the reception point.

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Barriers Skate Hire and Rinks

• The barriers are located on the left after the self service reception.
  
• The barriers are 15m from the main entrance.
  
• There are 2 entrance gates on the left, and a single exit gate on the right.
  
• The entrance and exit gates are 60cm wide.
  
• There is a wider access gate to the right of centre, adjacent to the exit gate and this wider access gate is 91cm wide.
  
• The wider access gate is used for entrance and exit.
  
• There is a small lip at the threshold of the barriers.
  
• There is a key card reader 95cm above the floor.

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Barriers Gym and Studios and Spectator Seating Rink B

• The barriers are located on the right immediately after the main entrance.
  
• The barriers are 4m from the main entrance.
  
• There is an entrance gate on the left and an exit gate on the right.
  
• The entrance and exit gates are 60cm wide.
  
• There is a wider access gate in the centre and this wider access gate is 90cm wide.
  
• The wider access gate is used for entrance and exit.
  
• There is a key card reader 95cm above the floor.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played throughout the venue.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is located to the left of the service area.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/05/2023.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is a seating area outside and access to the seating area is via the main entrance.
    There is fixed bench seating with picnic style tables and the table undersides are 72cm above the flooring.
    The flooring is a mixture of block paving and wooden decking.

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Entrance (Skate Hire)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead from the barriers to the left of reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Counter (Skate Hire)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located to the rear of the skate hire area.
  • The counter is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is 95cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 71cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided near the counter.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the counter.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are bench seats available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Skate Hire

• There is bench seating to allow changing of footwear and bench seats are 45cm above the floor.
  
• The flooring is laminate, and shiny which could appear slippery to some people.
  
• There are numerous lockers at a lower level and there is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Rinkside Spectator Seating Rink A

• There is tiered rinkside spectator seating for Rink A on the ground floor.
  
• The spectator seating area is 28m from the main entrance.
  
• There are 2 tiers with flip down seats without armrests 45cm above the floor and there are steps at both ends of the tiered seating.
  
• The steps to the right of the seating (facing the rink) have a handrail on the left hand side going up.
  
• There are 2 medium height steps to access the tiered seating to the right of the seating (facing the rink).
  
• The steps to the left of the seating (facing the rink) have handrails on the right hand side going up.
  
• There are 2 medium height steps to access the lower tier of the seating to the left of the seating (facing the rink).
  
• There are 3 medium height steps to access the upper tier of the seating to the left of the seating (facing the rink).
  
• The handrails are not within 90cm to 110cm of the pitch line of the steps.
  
• The flooring at the tiered seating is metal.

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Access Points (Rink A)

• This information is for the access points located at intervals around the edge of Rink A.
• There is step-free access at these access points.

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• Access Point View
  • Access point types include; open access points.
• Comments View
  • There are numerous single width access points, and a single wider access point and the single width access points are 77cm wide.
    
  • The wider access point is 270cm wide.
    
  • There is a 2cm high threshold at the access points, with a 4cm step down onto the ice and access points are opened and closed at staff discretion.
    
  • Not all access points may be open at all times.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Rink A)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the far left of Rink A after the skate hire area.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is located to the left of the service area.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/05/2023.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, ahead from the barriers at reception towards skate hire, right through the double doors, then along the corridor, on the right.
  • The facility is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 396cm x 340cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 68cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 295cm.
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 205cm (6ft 9in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 80cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 84cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor on the left after reception, on the right, just before the security barriers.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 89cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer Skate Hire)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor after the reception security barriers, towards skate hire, on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 244cm x 250cm (8ft x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet was being used for storage at the time of survey.

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Changing Area (Changing Rooms 1 and 3)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located ahead from the barriers at reception, through skate hire, right through the double doors.
  • The changing area is approximately 37m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 28m from reception.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, an accessible shower, standard showers and an accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared changing area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are not lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 197cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower(s).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The flip down seat in the shower area in changing room 1 is 45cm above the floor.
    
  • The flip down seat in the shower area in changing room 3 is 52cm above the floor.
    
  • Changing rooms 1 and 2 can be opened up to a larger single changing area.
    
  • Changing rooms 3 and 4 can be opened up to a larger single changing area.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Left Hand Transfer Changing Room 1)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear right of Changing Room 1.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 226cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer Changing Room 3)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear left of Changing Room 3.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Changing Area (Changing Rooms 2 and 4)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located ahead from the barriers at reception, through skate hire, right through the double doors, and along the corridor.
  • The changing area is approximately 43m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 34m from reception.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, an accessible shower, standard showers and standard toilets.
  • This is a shared changing area.
  • Similar shared changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are not lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 193cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Changing rooms 1 and 2 can be opened up to a larger single changing area and Changing rooms 3 and 4 can also be opened up to a larger single changing area.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on the right after the main entrance, through the security barriers.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • These stairs are used to access the gym and the upper tiers of spectator seating and other services on the first floor of Rink B.
    There is an additional set of stairs through the door after the security barriers on the ground floor (photographs 6 and 7).
    The additional stairs are used to access Rink B including spectator seating and other services rinkside on the ground floor and the upper tiers of spectator seating and other services on the first floor.
    There is a further identical set of stairs at the far end of Rink B.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right after the main entrance, through the security barriers, on the left.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 140cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, next to the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 270cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

• The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
• There is step free access to the fitness suite.
• Level access is by lift.
• The doors are manual.
• The door opening width is 160cm.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; IFI accredited machines, arm cycles, cable resistance machines and free weights.
• The type of flooring in the fitness suite is laminate.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Fitness Suite Information View
  • Additional equipment includes wheel-on upper body machines.
    There is rubber flooring in the weights area.
    There is a water dispenser on the right after the entrance to the gym (photograph 22).

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Changing Area (Gym)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the first floor to the rear of the gym.
  • The changing area is approximately 34m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area, via lift.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; an accessible shower, standard showers, an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are not lockers within the changing area.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 205cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Right Hand Transfer Gym Changing Area Female)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the changing area, past the shower cubicles.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 332cm x 220cm (10ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 240cm (7ft 10in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 191cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Left Hand Transfer Gym Changing Area Male)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the changing area, past the shower cubicles.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 332cm x 272cm (10ft 11in x 8ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 254cm (8ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Studios 1 and 2

• There are exercise studios located on the first floor, in the gym.
  
• The entrances to the studios are on the right after the entrance to the gym.
  
• The entrance to Studio 1 is 11m from the entrance to the gym.
  
• The entrance to Studio 2 is 20m from the entrance to the gym.
  
• There are manual single doors into the studios which may be difficult to open.
  
• The open door widths are 83cm.
  
• There is a small lip at the threshold of the doorways (photograph 4).
  
• The flooring is laminate and is shiny and may appear slippery to some people.
  
• There is a full length wall mirror on the far wall of each studio (photographs 5 and 6).
  
• There are also parallel ballet barres 87cm and 106cm above the floor.
  
• These rooms may be partitioned into 2 separate studios or opened up into a single larger studio.
  
• The studios were configured into a single open space at the time of survey.

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Rinkside Spectator Seating Rink B

• There is tiered rinkside spectator seating for Rink B on the ground floor.
  
• The spectator seating area is 70m from the main entrance.
  
• There are 2 tiers with flip down seats without armrests 45cm above the floor.
  
• There are 2 medium height steps to access the tiered seating at both ends of the tiered seating.
  
• The steps to the right of the seating (facing the rink) have a handrail on the left hand side going up.
  
• The steps to the left of the seating (facing the rink) have a handrail on the right hand side going up.
  
• The handrails are not within 90cm to 110cm of the pitch line of the steps.
  
• The flooring at the tiered seating is metal.

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Access Points (Rink B)

• This information is for the access points located at intervals around the edge of Rink B.
• There is step-free access at these access points.

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• Access Point View
  • Access point types include; open access points.
  • The gated access points are opened and closed at staff discretion and not all access points may be open at all times.
• Comments View
  • There are numerous single width access points, and a single wider access point.
    
  • The single width access points are 77cm wide and the wider access point is 268cm wide.
    
  • There is a 4cm step down onto the ice.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer Rink B Front)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor rinkside in Rink B, towards the front of the building (on the left facing away from the rink).
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 310cm (5ft 3in x 10ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer Rink B Rear)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor rinkside in Rink B, towards the rear of the building (on the right facing away from the rink).
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 66m (72yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Rink B)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor, near the entrance to Rink B using the right hand barriers at reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The placement of vertical wall mounted grab rails vary between the ambulant cubicles.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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First Floor Spectator Seating Rink B

• There is tiered spectator seating for Rink B on the first floor and this spectator seating area is 6m from the lift.
  
• There are 5 tiers with flip down seats without armrests 46cm above the floor.
  
• There is step-free access to the uppermost tier (Row E).
  
• There are 6 designated spaces for wheelchair users on the uppermost tier (photographs 5 and 6).
  
• The designated spaces also have a flip down seat without armrests for companions and these flip down seats for companions are 47cm above the floor.

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Step(s) (First Floor Spectator Seating Rink B)

• There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor in the Rink B spectator seating area.
• The step(s) is/are used to access tiered seating rows A to D.
• There is/are 12 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 29cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Spectators should be aware that access from the tiers to the steps, or proceeding along tier A past the lowest step could present a trip hazard (photographs 5 and 6).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Left Hand Transfer Rink B)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far end of the spectator seating area, on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 218cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Changing Area (Home Teams)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead from the barriers at reception, right through the double doors, then along the corridor, on the right.
  • The changing area is approximately 58m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 37m from reception.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, an accessible shower, standard showers, an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
  • This changing area is interchangeable between male and female.
  • Similar shared changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are not lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 198cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower(s).
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 54cm.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The Away Team changing room is located on the other side of the main access corridor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Left Hand Transfer Changing Area Home Teams)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead and right from the entrance to the home teams changing area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to the home teams changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 230cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Changing Area (Away Teams)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located ahead from the barriers at reception, through skate hire, right through the double doors, along the corridor through another set of double doors, through the double doors on the right, and then on the left.
  • The changing area is approximately 58m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 37m from reception.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, an accessible shower, standard showers, an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
  • This changing area is interchangeable between male and female.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are not lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 196cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower(s).
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 54cm.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The Home Team changing room is located on the other side of the main access corridor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer Changing Area Away Teams)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead and left from the entrance to the away teams changing area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to the away teams changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 230cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Referee Room 1)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead from the barriers at reception, right through the double doors, then along the corridor, on the right.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a similar standard shared toilet in the adjacent Referee Room 2.

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Standard Shower (Referee Room 1)

• The shower facilities are located on the ground floor, ahead from the barriers at reception, right through the double doors, then along the corridor, on the right.
• The shower facilities are approximately 34m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is tactile and written text signage on or near the shower door.
• The signage says 'Referee Room 1'.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The lighting is activated by a sensor.
• There is level access into the shower.
  There are lower level lockers available.
  There is not ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  There is a similar standard shower in the adjacent Referee Room 2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located after the barriers at reception towards skate hire, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are similar female standard toilets with ambulant cubicles on the ground floor, towards the far end of Rink B (photographs 20 to 22).
    There is no baby change facility at the Rink B toilets.
    There are additional female standard toilets on the first floor in the gym female standard changing rooms.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located immediately on the right after the barriers at reception towards skate hire.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 76cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are similar male standard toilets with ambulant cubicles on the ground floor, towards the far end of Rink B (photographs 23 and 24).
    There are additional male standard toilets on the first floor in the gym male standard changing rooms.