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Hall 5

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

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Piazza

Access To (Hall 5)

  • Hall 5 is located on the lower level 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 5 is located on the lower level 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 5 Catering, a toilet with adaptations and a parent and baby room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes in this area.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the far side of Hall 5.
    • The distance from the Hall 5 entrance is 200m.
  • 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 81cm.
    • 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 165cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 112cm 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 71cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 79cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room is located to the far side of Hall 5.
  • The distance from the Hall 5 entrance is 205m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • There is also a wash basin, a hand dryer and a shelf in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Food and Drink

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Hall 5 Catering is located to the far side of Hall 5.
    • 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 open by sliding.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The width of the opening is 265cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Counters include: service counters and a bar.
    • Some 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 and countertop.
    • 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.
    • 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.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter Hall 5 Catering.
  • The distance from the Hall 5 catering entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • The lower and upper floors of Hall 5 Catering can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille 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 mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is a slight ramp up to the lift on the lower floor of Hall 5 Catering.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter Hall 5 Catering.
  • The lower and upper floors of Hall 5 Catering can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.