Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The venue surveyed is a hotel and conference centre. There is step-free access to 114 rooms.
- There are 154 bedrooms in total.
- There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
- None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets and a lounge.
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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 drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Canley. Coventry (Mainline Station) is also available.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access 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 stepped access: some standard bedrooms.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Levels 0 and 1 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 a portable hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, vibrating pillows, bath mats, medication fridge, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: Additional resources are available including shower stools, additional grab rails, Z beds, and some rooms have single sofa beds. Should you require mobility scooter charging facilities, this would need to be arranged at the time of booking.
- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located within the quiet space, straight ahead from reception.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
- Equipment may need to be pre-booked.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the 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 and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 12m from the accessible 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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- Please register your vehicle at reception.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are more than 10 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 245cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the accessible entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
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Public Car Parks
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- EV charging points are managed via an App which guests can download (Zest)..
Entrance (Accessible)
- This entrance is located in the car park.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 87cm.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Revolving Door)
- This entrance is located in the car park.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens by revolving.
- The width of the opening is 108cm.
- 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 after entering via the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left after entering via the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- 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 83cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- 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 126cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length 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 visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Room (Ground Floor - Quiet Space)
- The room is located straight ahead from reception.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 12m.
- 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 81cm.
- 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.
- There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
- 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.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor - Male)
- The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located along the corridor to the left and then right from reception.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor - Female)
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located along the corridor to the left and then right from reception.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Entrance (Ground Floor - The Lounge)
- This entrance is located to the right from reception.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor - The Lounge)
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Location and Service
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- The Lounge is located to the right from reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are displayed on the counter.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Most diets can be catered for. Allergens are displayed and staff can advise. Where there are very specific requirements, a call in advance of your visit can be arranged to discuss with the team.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead from the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 113cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: an additional seating area with sofas.
- 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high 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.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Entrance (Ground Floor - Outdoor Seating)
- This entrance is located off the lounge.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 134cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There is 1 step.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 4cm.
Seating Area (Ground Floor - Outdoor)
- The seating area is located off the lounge.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Room (Ground Floor - Private Dining Area)
- The room is located off the lounge.
- The distance from the lounge entrance is 30m.
- 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The layout of the room varies depending on the function or event taking place.
Entrance (Ground Floor - Restaurant)
- This entrance is located to the right from reception.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor - Restaurant)
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Location and Service
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- The restaurant is located to the right from reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has buffet counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are displayed on the counter and available in large print.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Most diets can be catered for. Allergens are displayed and staff can advise. Where there are very specific requirements, a call in advance of your visit can be arranged to discuss with the team.
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Order and Payment
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- The buffet counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the top end of the restaurant, to the left from the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around (Hotel Room Corridors)
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: some standard rooms.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Bedroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Room 120)
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Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located along the ground floor corridor, to the right from reception.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
Ensuite with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Room 120 - Wheel-in Shower)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 77cm.
- 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 ensuite are 190cm (width) x 160cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
- The toilet seat is 51cm 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 81cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor - Room 147)
- The bedroom surveyed is located along the ground floor corridor, to the right from reception.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 65m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Standard Ensuite (Ground Floor - Room 147)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 121cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a low light switch and a bright light switch for the bathroom.
- The ensuite has a shower with a step.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left after entering via the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Levels 0 and 1 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 low visual contrast.
- All 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 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a low visual 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, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right from reception.
- Levels 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrails are 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (Alternative)
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left and then right from reception.
- Levels 0 and 1 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 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 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 and unshaded light sources.
