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Hall 1

The NEC, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT

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Piazza

Access To (Hall 1)

  • Hall 1 is located on the lower floor of the Piazza.
  • View information on Piazza (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has shiny flooring and patterned flooring.

Area

  • Hall 1 is located on the lower floor of the Piazza.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Services and facilities in this area include: a Conference Hall, Hall 1 Catering and a toilet with adaptations.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • The layout of the hall varies depending on the function or event taking place.
  • The type of flooring in the hall varies depending on the function or event taking place.
  • During some events there may be additional food and drink services available.
  • The lighting levels in the hall varies depending on the function or event taking place.
  • For some of the events there is flexible tiered seating.
  • For these events the designated wheelchair spaces will vary depending on the layout of the seating.

Food and Drink

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Hall 1 Catering is located to the far side of Hall 1.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Counters include: a service counter and a bar.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • Some of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital).
    • The following are available: a hearing assistance system, drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is some 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the far side of Hall 1.
    • The distance from the Hall 1 entrance is 165m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 269cm (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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 medium 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 51cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm 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 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
    • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.