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Disabled Access Guide for Lifestyle

Address:
The Riviera International Conferenence Centre
Chestnut Avenue
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5LZ

Tel: 01803 206345

Email: info@ricc.co.uk

Web: http://www.rivieracentre.co.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:30
Friday07:00 - 21:30
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.9m x 4.9m (9ft 6in x 16ft ).

The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open both ways.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

The gym is on the lower ground floor.

The doors to the gym open away from you and are 80 cm wide.

The gym reception has a high desk.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 2.6m (2ft 7in x 8ft 6in).

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The adapted toilet is located next to the swimming pool changing area.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens inwards.

The door is locked by a sliding bolt.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 166cm x 147cm (5ft 5in x 4ft 9in).

Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.

Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Swimming Pool

There is a ramped entrance into the water.

There is a wet side chair available.

There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

There are not steps into the swimming pool.

Adapted Changing Room

There are adapted changing rooms available.

Additional Information

Staff do not receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Comments

Open 9:00 - 19:00 on bank holidays. Please phone 01803 206345 to confirm opening times prior to your visit.