Attractions

Place des Arts - Cinquième Salle

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Services and facilities for
Deaf and hard of hearing people

Establishment details

Driveway leading to the entrance

  • Free width of at least 1.1 m

Interior entrance door

  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort
  • No electric opening mechanism

Vestibule

  • Area of at least 2.1 m x 2.1 m

2nd Gateway

  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort
  • No electric opening mechanism

Interior entrance door

  • Double door

2nd Gateway

  • Double door

Number of accessible floor(s) / Total number of floor(s)

  • 1 accessible floor(s) / 2 floor(s)

Staircase

  • No contrasting color bands on the nosing of the stairs

Counter

  • Reception desk
  • Counter surface : 100 cm above floor
  • Clearance under counter : 98 cm

drinking fountain

  • Maneuvering space of at least 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front
  • Raised spout : 1040 cm
  • Clearance under the fountain of at least 68,5 cm above the floor

Movement between floors

  • No machinery to go up

Additional information

    • The surface of the checkroom counter is raised: 100 cm.

      Access

      • Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide

      Door

      • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep on each side of the door / chicane
      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • Opening requiring significant physical effort
      • No electric opening mechanism

      Washbasin

      • Accessible sink

      Accessible washroom(s)

      • Dimension : 1,48 m wide x 1,48 m deep
      • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,83 m wide x 1,07 m deep

      Accessible toilet cubicle door

      • Clear door width : 74 cm

      Accessible washroom bowl

      • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 83 cm

      Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

      • L-shaped right
      • Horizontal behind the bowl
      • Located between 75 cm and 85 cm above the floor

      Door

      • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep on each side of the door / chicane
      • No side clearance on the side of the handle
      • Inward opening door
      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • Opening requiring significant physical effort
      • No electric opening mechanism

      Washbasin

      • Accessible sink

      Changing table

      • Accessible changing table

      Accessible washroom(s)

      • Maneuvering space in front of the door : 1,3 m wide x 1,5 m deep
      • Dimension : 1,49 m wide x 1,25 m deep
      • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,83 m wide x 1,05 m deep

      Accessible toilet cubicle door

      • Clear door width : 0,75 cm
      • Door opening towards the interior of the cabinet

      Accessible washroom bowl

      • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 83 cm

      Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

      • L-shaped right
      • Located between 75 cm and 85 cm above the floor

      Accessible washroom(s)

      • 1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 7 cabin(s)

      Additional information

        • Toilet cubicles bearing a logo of a person with a cane are equipped with grab bars.

          • Main entrance inside the building
          • Passageway to the entrance clear width: larger than 92 cm
          • Entrance : No-step entrance
          • Entrance: manoeuvring space in front of door restricted : 1,1 m x 1,5 m
          • Entrance: automatic door
          • Entrance: door clear width larger than 80 cm
          • Some sections are non accessible
          • Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available
          • Seating reserved for disabled persons : 4
          • Seating available for companions
          • Reserved seating located in balcony
          • Reserved seating: access from front or back: surface area exceeds 90 cm x 1.2 m
          • No seating with removable armrests
          • Seating height between 45 cm and 50 cm
          • Frequency hearing assistance system : 88,1 fm

          Description

          The theater has two accessible balconies equipped with electric door openers. In addition, the staircases in the auditorium are fitted with handrails to facilitate circulation.
          Wheelchairs are available on request from the central security desk near the box office. At show times, a receptionist is specially assigned to help disabled people get around. However, it will not be possible to remain seated in this area during the show.
          The théâtre Cinquième Salle is equipped with a tuning system that allows the hearing-impaired to pick up the show's signal : 88.1 FM. You can bring your own radio/balad player with headphones, or borrow one from the theatre supervisor.

          Contact details

          1600, rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, Québec

          514 842 2112, 866 842 2112,

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