Siréna Swimming Pool in Farciennes

Car park

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

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

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are sufficiently wide.

• There is a step of no more than 2 cm, but it is bevelled.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• There are no steps at the entrance.

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

Reception

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter, and the counter is at a suitable height.

• The payment system is easy to use.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

• A lift that is large enough and can be used independently serves all floors accessible to the public.

Changing room

• There are three changing rooms for people with reduced mobility, with a pool wheelchair available. It is always possible to ask the staff on site for help with managing wheelchairs and for safe storage of swimmers' personal wheelchairs while they are swimming.

Shower room

• The adapted, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available, clearly marked and easy to use.

• There is an accessible and easy-to-use sink in the adapted toilet.

Access to the water

• A launch device is available. Please do not hesitate to ask the lifeguard for assistance.

Footbath

• The footbath has a slope of ± 11%.

Car park

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

• 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 floor is even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• There are no steps at the entrance.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception area.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• Most passageways are quite wide.

Vertical movement

• A lift with a grab bar serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs are safe and equipped with handrails on both sides.

Changing room

• There are three cloakrooms for people with reduced mobility, with a pool wheelchair available. It is always possible to ask the staff on site for help with managing wheelchairs and arranging for the safe storage of swimmers' personal wheelchairs while they swim.

Shower room

• The adapted, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars that is easy to use.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Footbath

• The footbath has a slope of ± 11%, but is equipped with a handrail.

Access to the water

• A launch device is available. Please do not hesitate to ask the lifeguard for assistance.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Entrance

• The door opens automatically.

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

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance, in a logical continuation of the route.

• The reception has no glass panels.

Horizontal movement

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

• The stairs are secured by warning tiles.

Access to the water

• If you use a white cane, you can leave it with the lifeguard while you swim.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

Entrance

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is opposite the entrance ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is obstacle-free.

• The contrast between the floor and walls facilitates movement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

• The lift can be used independently or staff are available to assist.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.

• The steps are contrasting.

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

Access to the water

• If you use a white cane, you can leave it with the lifeguard while you swim.

Entrance

• Security measures for the entrance windows are planned for the near future.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

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

Reception

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

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

Wi-Fi

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Entrance

• A sign displaying the opening days and hours, contact email address and telephone number will be visible from outside.

Reception

• A sign displaying the prices, types of swimwear permitted and safety instructions (in pictograms) will be displayed at the reception desk.

Access to the water

• Safety instructions in pictograms will be displayed in the pool hall.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Reception

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

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

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Entrance

• A sign displaying the opening days and hours, contact email address and telephone number will be visible from outside.

Reception

• A sign displaying the prices, types of swimwear permitted and safety instructions (in pictograms) will be displayed at the reception desk.

Access to the water

• Safety instructions in pictograms will be displayed in the pool hall.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

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

Horizontal movement

• The area is well lit.

Vertical movement

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

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The steps are clearly marked.

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Entrance

• A sign displaying the opening days and hours, contact email address and telephone number will be visible from outside.

Reception

• A sign displaying the prices, types of swimwear permitted and safety instructions (in pictograms) will be displayed at the reception desk.

Access to the water

• Safety instructions in pictograms will be displayed in the pool hall.