Access Guide
Overview
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Floors -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
- There are no toilet facilities.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the rear of the stand, in front of the Queen's Gate.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Lift (01)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of the entrance.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the left of the entrance.
- Floors -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Hospitality (Montpelier Club)
- The Montpelier Club is located on Level 3 of the Bedser Stand.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is a food and drink counter in this area.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.