Access Guide
Overview
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the ground floor toilet with adaptations, male and female standard toilets, access to the stairs, the members' reception lift, the third floor female standard toilets and the cigar terrace.
- The following areas have stepped access: the Galadari Terrace.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located in the terrace spectator seating area, on the ground floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the terrace spectator seating area.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors.
Entrance (Members' Reception Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the pavilion.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 115cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Entrance (Members' Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the right side of the pavilion.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located to the left as you enter via the members' reception entrance.
- The distance from the members' reception entrance is 7m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
- The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is room 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access between floors via lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
- The following areas have stepped access: the Galadari Terrace.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: the ground floor toilet with adaptations, male and female standard toilets, access to the stairs, the members' reception lift, the third floor female standard toilets and the cigar terrace.
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Circulation
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- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Designated Viewing Area (Terrace)
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the front of the terrace spectator seating area.
- There is step-free access via slope to the designated viewing area.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The designated viewing area is clearly marked.
- There is 1 designated space for a wheelchair user.
- The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is a steward available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
Spectator Seating Area (Terrace)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
- There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
- Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet facilities are located on the left side of the terrace seating entrance.
Lift (Members' Reception)
- The lift surveyed is located down the corridor to the left as you enter via the members' reception entrance.
- The distance from the members' reception entrance is 28m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a slight slope.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors 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 800kg.
- 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 81cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 140cm (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 list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lift (Members' Entrance)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter via the members' entrance.
- The distance from the members' entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors 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 1150kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 91cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 170cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located at the centre of the pavilion.
- The ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Spectator Seating Area (Balcony)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are not available.
- There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
- Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet facilities are located on the second floor of the pavilion.
Spectator Seating Area (Top)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are not available.
- There is standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- Step-free level access seating is located in Row L via the Horn's Tavern.
- All the other rows of seating have stepped access.
- Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the 3rd floor of the pavilion and the standard toilet facilities are located on floors 4 and 5.
Toilet with Adaptations (Mickey Stewart Members' Pavilion - Terrace - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead on the left after entering the terrace designated viewing area.
- From the members’ entrance, the designated viewing area entrance is directly ahead.
- The distance from the members' entrance is 25m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is 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.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 125cm 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 long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Mickey Stewart Members' Pavilion - 2nd Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the 2nd floor, to the left as you exit the members' reception lift.
- The distance from the members' reception lift is 12m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 113cm 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, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
