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Remaster Lounge and Private Suites Hospitality

Utilita Arena Birmingham, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2AA

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Access To (the Remaster Lounge and Private Suites)

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the Acoustic/Electric Lounge, Frequency Deck, Remaster Lounge, Reverb Lounge, Sky lounge and RPM Lounge.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the Reverb Lounge and Sky Lounge.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Frequency Deck, Remaster Lounge, Reverb Lounge, Sky lounge and RPM Lounge.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Acoustic/Electric Lounge, Frequency Deck, Remaster Lounge, Reverb Lounge, Sky lounge and RPM Lounge.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the Sky Lounge.

Hospitality (Remaster Lounge)

  • The Remaster Lounge is located on level 3, to the right from the Entrance C lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 88cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: high tables.
  • 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.
  • Viewing Area View
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats with armrests.
    • Some general seating has step-free level access. The front row of seating has stepped access.

Executive Boxes (Private Suite 2)

  • The Private Suite is located on level 3, to the right from the C Entrance lift.
  • The box surveyed was Private Suite 2.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are standard toilets available.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • There is step-free level access to the rear row of seats, and stepped access to the front row.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right HandTransfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the Entrance C lift, in the corridor behind the Remaster Lounge.
    • The distance from the C Entrance lift is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door 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 inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 202cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 134cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 88cm 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 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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 have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.