Doors leading to leisure facilities |
| There is a double door. |
The door opening is wide enough for all users.
Both doors would need to be opened for wheelchair access. |
| There is adequate space alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing. |
| The threshold is level. |
| The doors and side panels have vision panels. |
| The door handles are easy to grip and operate. |
| The handles are within reach of all users. |
| The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices. |
Steps Spa lobby. |
Name Steps Spa lobby.
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| Reference B |
| From Basement |
| To 1st Floor |
| The steps incorporate handrails and are of correct specification. |
| There are no visual contrasts at the top and bottom of the steps. |
Passenger Lift Spa lobby. |
Name Passenger Lift Spa lobby.
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| To 1st Floor |
| The lift car dimensions are not sufficient for a wheelchair user and their companion. |
The lift doors do not open to a minimum width of 800mm. Some Wheelchair users may find the lift difficult to enter and exit.
Some customers may find that the door opening is not wide enough. |
| The lift controls are at an accessible height. |
| The lift does not have audible announcements. |
| There is a visual display indicating level information. |
| The lift does not have a separate entrance and exit door. |
| There are handrails within the lift. |
Entrance to Spa from court yard |
| There is weather protection provided. |
| There is no level access to the entrance. |
| There is a double door. |
| The door opening is wide enough for all users. |
| The threshold is level. |
| The doors and side panels have vision panels. |
| The door handles are easy to grip and operate. |
| The handles are within reach of all users. |
| Some customers may find the door pressures too heavy. The hotel is aware of this and is reviewing the pressures. Should you require assistance please speak to a member of staff. |
Steps to the Spa |
Name Steps to the Spa
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The steps do not incorporate handrails of the correct specification.
This is a listed status building. |
| There are no visual contrasts at the top and bottom of the steps. |
Spa reception |
Wheelchair access to lower levels is via a staff lift. Staff assistance is available from reception.
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Spa Reception |
| There is a provision on both sides for wheelchair users. |
| There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter. |
| There is adequate lighting to both sides of the counter and the lighting avoids silhouetting. |
There is an induction loop with a speech enhancement system.
A portable unit is available from the hotel. |
| If customers are unable to use chip and pin due to their disability are other arrangements available: Staff assistance is available |
Entrance doors to Spa from Hotel. |
| There is a double door. |
The door opening is wide enough for all users.
Both doors need to be opened for wheelchair access. |
| There is adequate space alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing. |
| The threshold is level. |
| The doors and side panels have vision panels. |
| The door handles are easy to grip and operate. |
| The handles are within reach of all users. |
| The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices. |
General Area |
| The clear widths are adequate. |
| There is adequate lighting. |
Surfaces |
| The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users. |
| The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation. |
| The floor surfaces are slip resistant. |
Seating |
| The seats are stable with armrests and available in different heights. |
| There is space for a wheelchair user to pull up alongside a seated companion. |
| There is space for an assistance dog to rest. |
Signage |
| The signs are in a logical position. |
Lighting |
| The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use. |
| Areas of changes in level and potential hazards are well lit. |
Acoustics |
| The background noise is kept to a minimum level. |
| The quiet and noisy areas are separated by a buffer zone. |
Therapy Room |
General Area |
| The clear widths are adequate. |
| There is adequate lighting. |
Surfaces |
| The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users. |
| The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation. |
| The floor surfaces are slip resistant. |
Signage |
| The signs are in a logical position. |
Lighting |
| The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use. |
| Areas of changes in level and potential hazards are well lit. |
Acoustics |
| The background noise is kept to a minimum level. |
| The quiet and noisy areas are separated by a buffer zone. |