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The Hevey Suite

The County Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4PR

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There are alternative stepped entrances at the front of the building.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.

Access Point (Pitch Side Entrance)

  • This access point is located on the left side of the building.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a steep slope on the approach to the ramp and gate.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Seating Area (Patio Seating Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The patio seating area is located in front of the suite.
    • The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.

Entrance (Pitch Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 7cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right of the Hevey Suite.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the left of the Hevey Suite.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the right of the Hevey Suite.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the right of the Hevey Suite.

Hospitality

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 107cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right of the Hevey Suite.
    • The distance from the Pitch Side entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual 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 visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 106cm.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.