Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a taxi rank.
- The nearest Metro station is Hannover Flughafen (Hannover Airport).
- The nearest bus station is Hannover Airport Bus Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The main entrance is accessed via a single step.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Floors U (basement), E (ground), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, straight ahead through the door and immediately on the left as you enter the building via the main entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, straight ahead along the corridor and on the left as you enter the building via the main entrance, and on floors 1 to 6, to the right and then to the left as you exit the lift.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front and rear of the building, off Flughafenstraße.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 363cm (width) x 504cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There is a security gate with key card access on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the rear entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 275cm (width) x 504cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Flughafenstraße.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- 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 10cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 93cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 84cm.
- The intercom and key card reader are for out of hours access only.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens both ways.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens both ways.
- The width of the opening is 94cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Rear)
- This entrance is located to the rear of the building, leading in from the staff car park.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
- There is a bell at a height of 115cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has a television and windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the left as you enter through the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual 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 230cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 110cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors U, E, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
- None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 76cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
- Some 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 and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs (West Wing)
- The stairs surveyed are located in the west wing of the building, straight ahead and to the right as you enter the building via the main entrance.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- Floors U, E, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- 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 and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Room (First Floor - Meeting Room - 135 - Catania)
- Meeting Room - 135 - Catania.
- The room is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift, along the corridor.
- The distance from the lift is 13m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is 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 the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Announcements are in person.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Kitchen (First Floor)
- First Floor.
- The kitchen is located on the first floor, immediately to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 68cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The work surface is 87cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 87cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a kettle.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Area (Second Floor - Social Area)
- Social Area.
- The social area is located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lift, along the corridor.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: a social area with vending machines, microwave, coffee machine, water dispenser, seating area and books.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
