Liège Administrative District

Car park

• There is at least one parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The ground is even and free of obstacles.

Access road from the street

• There are several steps to negotiate, but these can be bypassed via a clearly signposted alternative route.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

• The door opens automatically.

• The door opening is at least 85 cm wide.

• The door can be opened independently.

Reception

• The space in front of the counter is sufficiently large, and the counter is at a suitable height.

• Staff are on hand to provide directions and assistance.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• Furniture, waiting rooms and offices for individual meetings are accessible to wheelchair users.

Vertical movement

• A sufficiently large lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The lift can be used independently.

Adapted toilet

• There is an adapted toilet for people with reduced mobility on every floor.

• The adapted toilet is clearly signposted and easy to use.

• Access to the washbasin is possible and it is easy to use.

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The ground is level and free of obstacles.

Access road from the street

• Most passageways are wide enough.

• There is a staircase with a maximum of 6 steps.

• The steps can be bypassed via a clearly signposted alternative route.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• The ramp is fitted with a handrail on one side.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

• The door opens automatically.

Reception

• Seats are available near the reception area.

• Staff are on hand to provide directions and assistance.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Movement is easy throughout.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The various waiting areas and individual interview rooms are equipped with seating.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• There is a grab rail in the lift.

• The staircases are fitted with handrails on both sides.

• The staircases are safe.

• Refuge areas are provided and are equipped with a security intercom. In addition, evacuation chairs are placed in the emergency stairwells. In the ‘firefighter’ lift, there is a folding seat.

Adapted toilet

• There is an accessible toilet on every floor, which is easy to find.

• The toilet is fitted with grab rails and is easy to use.

• There is a washbasin in the accessible toilet.

Access road from the car park

• The route from the car park to the entrance is entirely at ground level.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The door opens automatically.

• Guide lines are in place to help visitors find their way from the outdoor forecourt to the reception desk on the ground floor.

Reception

• Visitors can be assisted immediately upon arrival at the ground-floor reception.

• The reception area is not enclosed by glass.

Horizontal movement

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

• Movement is unobstructed.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The staircase leading directly to the first floor from the central hall on the ground floor is secured at the bottom and allows safe passage at a height of at least 220 cm.

• The staircases have at least one handrail.

• The staircases are secured by tactile warning tiles.

Access road from the car park

• Access is entirely at ground level from the car park.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to spot.

• The door opens automatically.

• Guide lines are in place to help visitors find their way from the outdoor forecourt to the reception desk on the ground floor.

Reception

• Visitors can be assisted immediately upon arrival at the ground-floor reception.

Horizontal movement

• The route is barrier-free.

• Moving around the building is straightforward.

• Guide lines are provided at the lift exits and extend into the corridor.

• Glass walls and doors are made visible by high-contrast markings.

• The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates movement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors. It can be used independently, or staff are available to assist.

• The staircase leading directly to the first floor from the central hall on the ground floor is secured at the bottom and allows safe passage at a height of at least 220 cm.

• The staircases are fitted with at least one safety handrail.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous in the stairwells.

• Floor numbers are clearly indicated on each landing.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• A sign reading ‘Cité Administrative’ is in place, helping visitors to identify the entrance from the esplanade as they approach.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• Visitors can be assisted immediately upon arrival at the reception on the ground floor.

• The counters are positioned so that visitors are not facing into the light.

• The building can be contacted by email.

Lighting

• The building is very bright.

Wi-Fi

• It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

Horizontal movement

• The signage is clear.

• It is easy to find your way around the building.

• The building is equipped with a flashing light alarm system in all areas, including the toilets.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly signposted.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• A sign reading ‘Cité Administrative’ is in place, making it easy to spot the entrance from the esplanade when approaching in the direction of traffic.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• Visitors can be assisted immediately upon arrival at the reception on the ground floor.

• The counters are positioned so that visitors are not facing into the light.

• A portable induction loop is available at reception. It can therefore be used by the staff member meeting the visitor.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Lighting

• The building is very well lit.

Horizontal movement

• Signage is clear.

• It is easy to find your way around the building.

• The building is equipped with a flashing light alarm system in all areas, including the toilets.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly signposted.

Toilets

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Car park

• There is a barrier at the car park entrance and no staff on duty.

Entrance

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

Reception

• Visitors can be met at the reception area on the ground floor.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are well lit.

• It is easy to find your way around the building.

• The various waiting areas and private consultation rooms are equipped with seating.

Vertical movement

• The lift is easy to use, or staff are available to assist.

• There is an audible and visual announcement in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly signposted.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The stairs are fitted with at least one secure handrail.

• The stairs are safe to use.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.