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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • ACC Liverpool is located in Central Liverpool at the side of the River Mersey and is just to the south of the Albert Dock.
    The main A5036 runs north to south and Queens Wharf gives vehicular access to car parking and all venues.
  • There is a large multi-storey car park available which will be seen directly ahead after turning onto Queens Wharf from the A5036.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 400 metres away on Kings Parade.
    Buses 4 and 4A stop here and provide direct services to and from Liverpool City Centre, Toxteth and Mossley Hill.
  • For more information on bus times and fares please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is James Street.
  • James Street Station is approximately 0.5 miles away on James Street.
    This is on the Wirral line of the Merseyrail network and provides direct services to and from Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central, New Brighton, West Kirby, Ellesmere Port and Chester.
    Changing at Liverpool Lime Street allows access to mainline intercity and further local services.
  • For more information on James Street Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Comments View
  • There is a ferry service available across the Mersey between Liverpool and Birkenhead.
    
  • The pierhead is located 0.5 miles away opposite the iconic Liver Building.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: different languages, large print on request, Makaton on request and Braille on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include mobility scooters.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact Guest Relations in the Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
• The place of safety allocated differs depending on events being held. Please contact ACC Liverpool for more information.
• Both ACC Liverpool and Exhibition Centre Liverpool have an infra-red assisted listening service available.
  The system is only available in specific seating areas of each venue.
  A personal neck loop can be collected from a member of ACC staff or at the Guest Relations. Please contact ACC Liverpool for more information.
• Facilities for assistance dogs are available on request.
• For overall accessibility requirements in relation to the Exhibition Centre, please contact Guest Relations on arrival.
  For any specific requirements that you would like to discuss prior to your visit, please contact ACC Liverpool via the following number: 0151 239 6002.

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Public Parking

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• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Queens Wharf.
  • The name of the car park is King's Dock.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.

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Outside Access (Main)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Monarchs Quay, next to the Pullman Liverpool Hotel entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'exhibition centre liverpool'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 82cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Reception (Guest Relations)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 100cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are sofas, coffee tables and chairs without armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Getting Around (Atrium)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs, escalator and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter, next to Guest Relations.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 119cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 126cm x 216cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• Some internal controls are below 90cm.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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• Comments View
  • The lift to the right hand side has a mirror to aid reversing out, however the lift to the left hand side does not have a mirror to aid reversing out.

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Other Floors (Main)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead and to the left as you enter.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G, 1 and 2.
  • The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are varied.

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Counter (Cloakroom)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located ahead and to the left as you enter, along the Atrium next to the Hall A registration counter.
  • The counter is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The height of the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.

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Counter (Box Office)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located along the Atrium, to the left as you face the entrance to Hall A.
  • The counter is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The height of the counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.

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Counter (Registration - Hall A)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located along the Atrium, between the Cloakroom and Hall A entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The height of the counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Atrium / Hall A - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the Atrium, to the right as you face the Hall A entrance. This toilet can also be accessed from within Hall A.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 119cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Atrium / Hall A)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the Atrium, to the right as you face the Hall A entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 91cm.
• Comments View
  • These toilets can also be accessed from within Hall A.

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Eating and Drinking (Twelve 07 - Deli)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food and drink kiosk.
  • The food and drink kiosk is located along the Atrium, opposite the Changing Places facility.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink kiosk.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 80cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking (Twelve 07 - Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located along the Atrium, opposite the Hall B registration counter.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 118cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 79cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Changing Places (Atrium - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located along the Atrium, opposite the Twelve 07 Deli and Bar.
  • The facility is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Guest Relations.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 409cm x 305cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 296cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 68cm.
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 123cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 105cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Counter (Registration - Hall B)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located along the Atrium, between the Changing Places facility and the Hall B entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 78cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Atrium / Hall B - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the Atrium, between the Hall B entrance and the Hall C registration counter. This toilet can also be accessed from within Hall B.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 118cm and 154cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Atrium / Hall B)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the Atrium, between the Hall B entrance and Hall C registration counter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 70m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 84cm.
• Comments View
  • These toilets can also be accessed from within Hall B.

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First Aid Room

• There are 2 sets of 160cm wide doors accessing the room.
• The room has a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a 180cm long bench available in the room.
• There is an accessible toilet within the room.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Aid - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the First Aid room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Counter (Registration - Hall C)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located along the Atrium, between the First Aid room and the Hall C entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Atrium / Hall C - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the Atrium, between the Hall C entrance and The Deck entrance. This toilet can also be accessed from within Hall C.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 95m (103yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 225cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Atrium / Hall C)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the Atrium, between the Hall C entrance and The Deck entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 95m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 87cm.
• Comments View
  • These toilets can also be accessed from within Hall C.

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Entrance (The Deck)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the Atrium.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Deck'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • The Deck is an outside space available to guests of the exhibition centre.

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Related Access Guides (Halls A, B and C)

• Exhibition Centre Liverpool - Hall A link (new tab) - click here
• Exhibition Centre Liverpool - Hall B link (new tab) - click here
• Exhibition Centre Liverpool - Hall C link (new tab) - click here