Access Guide
Malone House
Barnett Demesne
Belfast
BT9 5PB
Tel: 0289 0681246
Fax: 0289 0682197
Email: mhreception@malonehouse.co.uk
Web: http://www.malonehouse.co.uk
Location
The venue is situated outside 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.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 4.2m (12ft 5in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 35m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Access to the house from the car park is via a moderate slope.
Outside Access (the front of the house)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
The main door is usually held open.
Reception
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a permanent induction hearing loop system in the Harberton Function Room.
Permanent hearing assistance systems could be provided in any of the function rooms.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the reception area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.5m (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does 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 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the William Legge Room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is a separate baby change facility available next to the standard toilets.
The adapted toilet information is for the male adapted toilet. There is a female adapted toilet available which is identical.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the ground floor.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground floor.
The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is a separate baby change facility available next to the standard toilets.
The adapted toilet information is for the male adapted toilet. There is a female adapted toilet available which is identical.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
