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Related Access Guides (Getting to the Airport and Parking Guide)

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

• There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located in the far left rear corner of the Level 1 Check In area.
• The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
• Step-free male and female toilet facilities are located in the far left rear corner of the Level 1 Check In area.
• Step-free standard toilets which include facilities for ambulant disabled people are located in the male and female standard toilets, in the far left rear corner of the Level 1 Check In area.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the far left rear corner of the Level 1 Check-In area.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the North Terminal Level 1.
• The approach to the entrance has posts.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There are low level help points available.
• The help points are just in front of the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 167cm.
• The second doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are similar entrances available to access the check in area.

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Check-In Area

• There is step-free level access in this area.
• Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
• Dementia friendly signage is provided.
• There are no departures or arrivals information boards available.
• All of the directional display screens can be used to provide disruption related information.
• There are not audible announcements for flight information in this area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny .
• The contrast between the walls and floor varies between high colour contrast and low colour contrast.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Seating Area

• The seating area is located to the right from the Level 1 entrance, with additional seating immediately either side of the entrance.
• There is step-free level access in this area.
• There is designated seating available for people who require assistance.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• There are fixed chairs with armrests and stools available in this area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Self-Service Check-In (Level 1 - Zone 6)

• The self-service check-in is located at the back and to the right of level 1.
• There is step-free level access to the self-service check-in.
• The kiosk touchscreen is between the heights of 98cm and 123cm.
• There is not a height adjustable touchscreen available.
• The height of the document scanner at the kiosk is 77cm.
• The height of the boarding pass printer at the kiosk is 84cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a member of staff available to assist at the self-service check-in area.
• The oversize baggage check-in is located to far right of the Check In area.
• The oversize baggage check-in is staffed.

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Self-Service Check-In (Level 1 - Baggage Check-in)

• The self-service check-in is located at the rear of the Level 1 Check-In area.
• There is step-free level access to the self-service check-in.
• The kiosk touchscreen is between the heights of 120cm and 148cm.
• There is not a height adjustable touchscreen available.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
• The height of the document scanner at the kiosk is 73cm.
• The height of the baggage tag printer at the kiosk is 103cm.
• The height of the boarding pass printer at the kiosk is 103cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a member of staff available to assist at the self-service check-in area.
• The oversize baggage check-in is located to far right of the Check In area.
• The oversize baggage check-in is staffed.

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Room (Chapel and Prayer Room)

• The room is located at the far right side of level 1.
• The room is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door to enter opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 125cm.
• There is step-free level access in the room.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room (150cm x 150cm).
• There are chairs without armrests available in this area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a speaker system in this room.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Room (Wudu Room)

• The room is located within the Chapel and Prayer Room.
• The room is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door to enter opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access in the room.
• There is not space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room (150cm x 150cm).
• There are bench seats available in this area.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The Wudu Room is access from inside the Chapel and Prayer Room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Departures Check In Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• This toilet is located at the far left rear of Level 1.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
• The door to enter opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the toilet door opening is 85cm.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
• There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 204cm x 216cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat.
• The lateral transfer space is 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a wall sensor flush on the non transfer side.
• There is a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side.
• The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
• The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
• The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
• The toilet has a padded backrest.
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
• The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
• The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
• The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
• The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
• The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
• There is a push button emergency alarm.
• There is a full length mirror.
• There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
• The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
• The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• There are no coat hooks.
• The contrast between the walls and floor varies between high colour contrast and low colour contrast.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left and right sides of the main concourse.
• The floors which are accessible by the lift surveyed are 0, 1, 2.
• The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
• The lift door has a low contrast.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium colour contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at the recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
• The lift door opening width is 160cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 218cm x 268cm.
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at the recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There are other lifts which are similar in size at the same location.

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Escalator (Level 1 and 2)

• The escalator is located in the centre of levels 1 and 2.
• The floors which are accessible by escalator are 1, 2.
• The escalator goes both up and down.
• The escalator steps are unmarked.
• The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalator are clearly marked.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Stairs (Levels 0 and 1)

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1.
• There are more than 20 steps, which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• Steps are split with a resting area.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Special Assistance (Level 2)

• The passenger services counter is located at the right side of level 2.
• The passenger services counter is approximately 25m from the Level 2 Entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• The height of the counter is 105cm.
• The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 82cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is step-free level access in this area.
• There is designated seating available for people who require assistance.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• There are fixed chairs with armrests available in this area.

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Security (Level 2)

• The gate opening width is 69cm.
• The scanners are fixed.
• The height of the fixed scanner is 102cm.
• The accessible gate opening width is 79cm.
• The minimum width of the queuing lane is 108cm.
• There is a separate wheelchair accessible lane.
• The separate wheelchair accessible lane is located to the side of the standard gates, and at the left hand side of the Special Assistance and Family gates.
• The accessible gate opening in the Special Assistance and Family area is 116cm.
  If wheelchair users are unable to leave their wheelchair, a full search of the wheelchair user is conducted while they are seated in their wheelchair.
• The width of the security barriers is 71cm.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides (North Terminal - Departures Lounge)

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