BIP Meeting Center

Car park

• The nearest parking spaces are opposite the BelVue Museum.

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

• There is a drop-off point near the alternative entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance.

• The alternative entrance is open on request.

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.

Reception

• There is sufficient space in front of the ticket office.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is even.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Car park

• The surface of the car park is unsuitable.

Access road from the car park

• The route to the BIP is paved with cobblestones and the pedestrian crossings are difficult to use.

• The rooms available for events are spread across two buildings. It may be necessary to go outside to reach one building from the other. The rooms concerned are : Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux, Spéculoos, Atomium, Iris and Horta.

• There are three steps without handrails.

• The access route is sloped.

Entrance

• The gate is heavy and may be difficult to open.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Adapted toilet

• There are two adapted toilets : the one near the BIP reception does not have sufficient transfer space and the airlock is too narrow.

• Access to the washbasin is not easy.

Car park

• The nearest parking spaces are opposite the BelVue Museum.

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

• A drop-off point is available near the alternative entrance.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The alternative entrance is open on request.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

Horizontal movement

• There are a few steps with handrails.

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

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

• The floor is even.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars, which is easy to find and use.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Car park

• Reserved parking spaces are located more than 100 metres from the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There is a paved path approximately 100 metres long.

• The rooms available for events are spread over two buildings. It may be necessary to exit one building and walk along the road to reach the other. The route is not the same. The rooms concerned are : Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux, Spéculoos, Atomium, Iris and Horta.

Entrance

• The gate is heavy and may be difficult to open.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Horizontal movement

• There are no seats along the route.

Vertical movement

• There is a handrail on one side of the stairs.

• The width of the lift door is between 80 and 85 cm.

Car park

• A drop-off point is available near the alternative entrance.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are permitted.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable and located in the logical continuation of the route.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance. It is quiet and not glass-fronted.

• Visual information is accompanied by a voice announcement.

Horizontal movement

• Guide lines facilitate circulation.

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• Stairs have at least one handrail.

Access road from the car park

• The route is approximately 100 m long and paved with cobblestones.

• The pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

• The rooms available for events are spread across two buildings. It may be necessary to exit one building and walk along the road to reach the other. The route taken is not the same. The rooms concerned are : Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux, Spéculoos, Atomium, Iris and Horta.

Entrance

• The gate is heavy and may be difficult to open.

• Staff cannot see people arriving and are unable to offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• There is at least one unsecured step in the logical route.

• Some rooms are under the roof ; the roof structure may not be detectable with a cane. The rooms concerned are: Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux.

Toilets

• One toilet has a protruding beam that cannot be detected with a cane.

Car park

• A drop-off point is available near the alternative entrance.

Access road from the car park

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable and is located in the logical continuation of the route.

Reception

• A member of staff is available to welcome people with specific needs.

• The reception area is quiet and located in the logical continuation of the route.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

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

• Lighting is adequate and continuous on the stairs.

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Access road from the car park

• The route is approximately 100 metres long.

• The pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

• The rooms available for events are spread over two buildings. It may be necessary to exit one building and walk along the road to reach the other. The route taken is not the same. The rooms concerned are : Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux, Spéculoos, Atomium, Iris and Horta.

Entrance

• The gate is heavy and may be difficult to open.

• Staff cannot see people arriving and are unable to offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• Glass walls and doors are not secured by contrasting markings.

• The lack of contrast between the floor and walls makes circulation difficult.

• Some rooms are under the roof ; the roof structure may not be detectable with a cane. The rooms concerned are : Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux.

Vertical movement

• Floor numbers are not clearly indicated on each landing.

• The stairs are not secured with tactile paving.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Wi-Fi

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

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Reception

• There is no information available in sign language, and there are no staff members who use sign language.

Vertical movement

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Lighting

• The lighting is adequate and allows lip reading.

Vertical movement

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

Toilets

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

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be very noisy at reception.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

Vertical movement

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

• There is a visual announcement in the lift.

• Lighting is adequate and continuous on the stairs.

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Dining room

• Staff are available to help people get seated, choose from the menu, serve themselves, pay, etc.

Access road from the car park

• You must pass through the main courtyard to access the following rooms : Zinneke, Magritte, Delvaux, Spéculoos, Atomium, Iris and Horta.

• There are three steps without handrails.

Entrance

• The gate is heavy and may be difficult to open.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• The reception area can sometimes be very noisy.

Horizontal movement

• The glass walls and doors are not marked with contrasting colours for safety.

• The lack of contrast between the floor and walls makes it difficult to move around.

Vertical movement

• The steps are not marked with contrasting colours.

Dining room

• The menus and menus are presented in the usual way.