Soignies Swimming Pool

Entrance:

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

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• The door opens automatically. The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

• The counter is at a suitable height.

Horizontal circulation:

• There are no steps to negotiate. The layout is at ground level.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles. Most passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The doors can be passed through easily without assistance.

Toilets:

• There are two disabled toilets: one on the swimming pool side (accessible) and one on the reception side (difficult to access).

• There are toilets fitted with grab rails.

• The communal showers are level-access and have non-slip flooring.

Swimming pool:

• A hoist is available. It cannot be used independently, but staff are trained in its use.

Entrance:

• The access path has a significant slope. There are narrow passageways. The floor is in poor condition.

• The access ramp has a significant slope. It is fitted with a handrail on one side, but this is not continuous.

• There is a 1 cm step at the entrance door.

Horizontal circulation:

• The entrance archway has a passage width of 83 cm.

Cloakrooms:

• There is a PRM cubicle measuring 150 cm by 220 cm.

• The cubicle lacks adapted facilities: no grab rail, and a non-folding bench at a height of 46 cm.

• The locks are positioned at a height of over 130 cm.

• There are no lockers at an accessible height (opening mechanisms at 150 cm or 61 cm).

Toilets:

• The toilet cubicles are small, particularly on the reception side (limited space for transferring and turning).

• There are no seats or grab rails in the showers.

• The shower push-button is positioned at a height of 130 cm.

• The footbaths have a 6 per cent gradient. One of the two is fitted with a handrail.

Swimming pool:

• No wheelchair is provided to access the swimming pool.

Entrance:

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

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• The door opens automatically. The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

• There are seats near the counter.

Horizontal circulation:

• There are no steps to negotiate. The layout is at ground level.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles. Most passageways are sufficiently wide.

• The doors can be passed through easily without assistance.

Toilets:

• There are two accessible toilets, fitted with grab rails.

• The communal showers are level-access and have non-slip flooring.

Swimming pool:

• A hoist is available to assist with entering the water. It cannot be used independently, but staff are trained in its use.

Entrance:

• The access path has a significant slope. There are narrow sections. The surface is in poor condition.

• The access ramp has a significant slope. It is fitted with a handrail on one side, but this is not continuous.

• There is a 1 cm step at the entrance door.

Horizontal circulation:

• The entrance archway has a passage width of 83 cm.

Changing rooms:

• There is a disabled changing cubicle measuring 150 cm by 220 cm.

• The cubicle lacks adapted facilities: no grab rail, and a non-folding bench at a height of 46 cm.

Toilets:

• There are no seats or grab rails in the showers.

• The push button for the showers is positioned at a height of 130 cm.

• The footbaths have a 6 per cent gradient. One of the two is fitted with a handrail.

Swimming pool:

• Access to the main pool is either via the entry aid or via ladders.

• The shallow end has steps without a handrail.

Entrance:

• The door opens automatically. The doorways are at least 85 cm wide and the headroom is over 201 cm.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• The reception area is quiet.

Horizontal circulation:

• There are no steps to negotiate. The layout is at ground level. The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Toilets:

• The lockers are easy to use.

• The communal showers are accessible at ground level and have non-slip flooring.

Swimming pool:

• Staff can assist visitors.

• Visitors can leave their walking sticks in the lifeguards’ room.

• The edges of the pool are distinguishable by touch thanks to a different surface finish.

• It is possible to book a swimming lane in advance, subject to timetables (schools).

• The ladders have handrails.

Entrance:

• The access route has a significant slope. There are narrow passageways. The floor is in poor condition.

• The ramp and stairs at the entrance are not secured.

• There is a 1 cm step at the entrance door.

Horizontal circulation:

• In the corridor leading to the disabled changing room, there are coat hooks and a bench which may be difficult to spot.

Toilets:

• The footbaths have a 6 per cent gradient. One of the two is fitted with only one handrail.

• The footbaths are not marked with a tactile warning strip.

Swimming pool:

• There is no tactile guidance from the footbath to the pool.

• There are no handrails on the stairs leading to the small pool.

Entrance:

• The door opens automatically. The doorways are at least 85 cm wide and the headroom is more than 201 cm.

• The glazed sections are safety-rated.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• The reception area is quiet and well-lit.

Horizontal circulation:

• There are no steps to negotiate. The layout is at ground level. The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• There is a contrast between the floors and the walls.

• All glazed walls provide visual safety.

Toilets:

• The lockers are easy to use. They are in contrasting colours.

• The communal showers are accessible at ground level and have non-slip surfaces.

Swimming pool:

• Staff can assist visitors.

• Visitors can leave their walking sticks in the lifeguards’ room.

• The edges of the pool can be felt underfoot thanks to a different surface finish and visual contrast.

• The ladders have handrails.

Entrance:

• The access route has a significant slope. There are narrow passageways. The floor is in poor condition.

• The ramp and stairs at the entrance are not secured.

• There is a 1 cm step at the entrance door.

Horizontal circulation:

• In the corridor leading to the disabled changing room, there are coat hooks and a bench which may be difficult to spot.

Toilets:

• The footbaths have a 6 per cent gradient. One of the two is fitted with only one handrail.

• The footbaths are not marked with a warning strip.

Swimming pool:

• There are no handrails on the steps leading to the small pool.

Entrance:

• The car park is free to use.

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• The venue can be contacted in writing: by text message or email.

• The reception area is easy to find and is opposite the entrance.

• The reception area is open, well-lit and allows for lip-reading.

• It is possible to connect to the 5G mobile network.

• Instructions are displayed at reception and are easy to understand.

Horizontal circulation:

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

Toilets:

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

• There is a gap under the changing room doors to see if they are occupied.

Swimming pool:

• It is possible to connect to the 5G mobile network.

Reception:

• Staff are available, but none of them use sign language.

Wayfinding:

• Signage is inadequate and difficult to spot.

Entrance:

• The car park is free to use.

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

• The venue can be contacted in writing: via text message or email.

• The reception area is easy to find and is opposite the entrance.

• The reception area is open, well-lit and quiet.

• It is possible to connect to the 5G mobile network.

Horizontal circulation:

• There is sufficient lighting to allow for lip-reading.

Toilets:

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

• There is a gap under the changing room doors to see if they are occupied.

Swimming pool:

• It is possible to connect to the 5G mobile network.

Reception:

• Staff are available, but none of them use sign language.

• There is no induction loop.

Vertical circulation:

• Signage is inadequate and difficult to spot.

Entrance:

• The building and the entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours and admission prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and are able to offer assistance.

Reception:

• Staff are on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

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

• The reception is open, well-lit and quiet.

• Instructions are displayed at reception and are easy to understand, with pictures.

Horizontal circulation:

• There is sufficient lighting and visitors can be accompanied.

Toilets:

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

• There is a gap under the changing room doors to see if they are occupied.

• The lockers are easy to use.

• The footbath is fitted with at least one handrail.

Swimming pool:

• The ladders for entering the water are secured by handrails.

Horizontal circulation:

• Signage is inadequate and difficult to spot.

• Some facilities are not clearly signposted (footbath, toilets).

Toilets:

• The edges of the footbath do not provide sufficient contrast, even though it is sloped.