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.
- The nearest train station is Zaventem.
- The nearest bus station is Zaventem.
- 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 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 security barriers (steep ramps), which must be overcome to use the lifts.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Floor 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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: different languages.
- 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 are 6 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located off the main corridor on floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on each floor, off the main corridor.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 316cm (width) x 533cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 21m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 127cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by revolving.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad used to slow down the revolving doors. The height of the push pad is 137cm from the floor.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located to the left 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 117cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- 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: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
- There are steep ramps at the security barriers.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
- Floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 159cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- Floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- The handrail on the right extends horizontally at the bottom of the stairs. The handrails extend horizontally on both sides at the top of the stairs.
Room (First Floor - Classroom)
- The room is located on the first floor, off the main corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 16m.
- 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 113cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen (Second Floor - Kitchen)
- The kitchen is located on the second floor, off the main corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a microwave.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Area (Second Floor - Open Plan Office)
- The open plan office is on the second floor, at the end of the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is written text 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 95cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- 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 armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.
- 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Counter (Second Floor - People Services)
- The counter is located on the second floor, within the open plan office space.
- The distance from the lift is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 105cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- 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: coffee tables.
Eating and Drinking (Fifth Floor - Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant is located on the fifth floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The width of the opening is 163cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter the restaurant.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the tray rail is 88cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some chairs 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Area (Fifth Floor - Crew Lounge)
- The crew lounge is on the fifth floor, off the main corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is written text 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 breakout space, pool table, fusball table, TV and PlayStation.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Room (Fifth Floor - Meeting Room)
- The room is located on the fifth floor, off the main corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 51m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: long 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Room (Fifth Floor - Rest Area)
- The room is located on the fifth floor, to the left as you exit the lift at the end of the corridor.
- The distance from the lift is 54m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: riser recliner chairs.
- Furniture available in the room 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fifth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the fifth floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 12m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low 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 184cm (width) x 218cm (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 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- 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 54cm 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
