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B402 The Sanctuary (Prayer Room)

Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW

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Getting To (B402 - The Sanctuary - Prayer Room)

Public Parking (Lower Maudlin Street - Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Lower Maudlin Street.
    • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
  • Public Car Park View
    • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Outside Access (Zone B Level 1 Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Bristol Royal Infirmary as you face it from Upper Maudlin Street, diagonally opposite Lower Maudlin Street.
    • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 145cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 144cm (4ft 9in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance courtyard from the pavement of Upper Maudlin Street.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second, slight ramp located directly in front of the entrance doors.

Lift (Zone B - Lift 2)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located halfway down the ramp in the corridor on Level 1 in Zone B.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Zone B Level 1 Main Entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Level 6 is staff only.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The external lift controls are 82cm high on Level 1.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 167cm x 275cm (5ft 6in x 9ft).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Opening Times (B402 - The Sanctuary - Prayer Room)

  • This service is open 24 hours.

Entrance (B402 - The Sanctuary - Prayer Room)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit Zone B - Lift 2.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is another identical door to enter to the right.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (B402 - The Sanctuary - Prayer Room)

  • The place of worship/room is located on Level 4 of Zone B.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are chairs without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are adjustable.
  • There is another double door similar to this one to the right of The Sanctuary.

Day Room / Lounge Area (Oak Room)

  • There is a day room/lounge area.
  • The day room/lounge area is approximately 3m from the Zone B - Lift 2.
  • There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
  • The day room/lounge area is always open.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • There is not a television.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Washroom (Wudu / Ablution Male 1)

  • Washroom Details View
    • The washroom surveyed has a wash basin.
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
    • The washroom surveyed is located on the left side of The Sanctuary.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 1m from the Sanctuary entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
    • This washroom is male.
    • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 232cm x 264cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 8in).
    • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) 172cm from the floor.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 78cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 138cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are foot washing facilities available with a height of 60cm and a twist/turn tap.
    • There are vertical wall mounted rails available.

Washroom (Wudu / Ablution Male 2)

  • Washroom Details View
    • The washroom surveyed has a wash basin.
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
    • The washroom surveyed is located to the right of The Sanctuary.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 1m from the Sanctuary entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
    • This washroom is male.
    • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 242cm x 275cm (7ft 11in x 9ft).
    • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) 165cm from the floor.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 144cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are foot washing facilities available with a height of 33cm and a twist/turn tap.