Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby and a drop-off point.
- The name of the nearest car park is Parking 5 - PARC BIT.
- The nearest Metro station is ParcBit Estacio.
- 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.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- The basement (-1), first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift.
- There is a bridge with glass sides across the atrium at second floor level to the meeting rooms.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not 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, next to the canteen.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement, ground, first and second floors.
- The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located on the second floor.
Parking (ParcBit)
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the entrance on Plaça de Rita Levi.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located off Carrer Maria Agnesi on the approach to the ParcBit (Balearic Park of Innovation and Technology) business park.
- The name of the car park is Parking 5 - ParcBit.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the step.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step varies from 1cm to 31cm, due to the gradient of the ramp.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 137cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 151cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is also a revolving door at this entrance.
There is a push bar to exit the door. The bar is at a height of 92cm. - There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located straight ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has a television and glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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: sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: stools, chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Seating Area (Ground Floor - Atrium)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is on the ground floor in the atrium hall area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: high stools, stools, chairs with armrests, sofas and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables, tables, high tables and booths.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Room (Ground Floor - Training Room)
- The room is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- The Mediterranean Room is accessed via the canteen entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- 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 and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables, desks and coffee tables.
- Some desks are fixed.
- Some 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Kitchen (Ground Floor - Canteen)
- The kitchen is located on the ground floor, to the rear left as you enter past reception.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 116cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables, coffee tables and tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a vending machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Seating Area (Ground Floor Terrace)
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Location and Access
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- The external terrace seating area is on the ground floor to the rear through the canteen.
There is a similar smaller area at first floor level and two at the second floor level. - The most accessible route has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- The external terrace seating area is on the ground floor to the rear through the canteen.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: high stools, sofas, armchairs and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables, 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Room (Ground Floor - Meeting Room)
- The room is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, next to the canteen.
- The distance from the entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high 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 238cm (width) x 179cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 89cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste 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 straight ahead as you enter from the reception.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The basement (-1), ground, first and second floors 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 79cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual 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 a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (Ground to Second Floor)
- The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you exit the reception area.
- The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (Ground Floor to Basement)
- The stairs surveyed are located opposite, on the left as you exit the reception area.
- There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
- The ground and basement floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Area (First Floor - Open Plan Office)
- The open plan office surveyed is on the first floor.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: desks and high tables.
- The desks are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some 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.
Area (First Floor - Rest Area)
- The rest area is located on the first floor, to the rear corner.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The following areas have stepped access: the personal work booth.
- Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: sofas, chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Second Floor - Boardroom)
- The room is located on the second floor to the right as you exit the lift, across the bridge.
- The distance from the lift is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- 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 and armchairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not 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.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Consultation / Medical Room (Basement)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; the medical room.
- The room is located to the right as you exit the lift.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
The door opens inwards.
The width of the opening is 87cm. - There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
