Repsol YPF

The Móstoles service station represents an example of Repsol's commitment to accessibility and people with different abilities. When designing this station, Repsol took into account elimination and adaptation of the elements that could be architectural barriers, benefiting everyone. The collection of changes from the usual construction are summarized in the following points:

Area outside

>  Entrances. They consist of minimal curves and a colour that it different from the rest of the sidewalk. Likewise, the pedestrian crossings have been made as straight as possible in the roundabouts. The slope is the minimum necessary, without the initial stair.

>  Pedestrian path. A pedestrian path has been built to connect the building’s sidewalk to the parking area, air and water area, and the sidewalk of the outside road.  

>  Width of sidewalk. The sidewalk of the perimiter of the building has a total width of 1.20 meters, and the corners are designed so as not to impede turning.

>  Car park. There is a parking space for disabled people. It is appropriately marked and located next to the auxiliary building. Its location has also been improved since it is near an entrance with an area designed specifically for manoeuvring that has adequate dimensions. 

>  Air and water. The air and water area has been relocated to near the parking lot, equipped with lighting and properly marked

>  Road signs. Have been located where they will not be an obstacle. They are 2.10 m tall.

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Auxiliary Building

Mini-market and toilets 

> Furniture. The furniture has been re-arranged to avoid problems of narrowness of space.

>  Telephone. The payphone has been moved back to prevent customers from having to stop in this area to use it.

> Doors. All doors have handles to facilitate opening/closing.

>  Viewfinder. The doors of the store have a viewfinder for customers in wheelchairs.      

Toilets 

>  Adaptation. The bathrooms for men and women are adapted for use by people with different abilities.

>  Toilet. The position of the toilet has been changed, so there is a gap of 80 cm. Thus it is possible to move in a wheelchair. The support bars are at 75 cm. above the ground and have a distance of 70 cm. from the shafts. The toilet is 45 cm. high, and its colour contrasts with the tiles. 

>  Mirror. The mirror is located at 90 cm. above the ground  

>  Appliances. Electric appliances have been placed, at most, 90 cm. above the floor. The hand dryers and soap dispensers have been placed between 70 and 120 cm. above the floor and less than 100 cm from the sink, so they can be used by everyone. 

>  Doors. The doors have been equipped with a system that allows unlocking the locks from the outside. The locks indicate whether the toilet is occupied or not. In addition, the inner door of the men's room is equipped with a hydraulic mechanism that facilitates its opening and closing with a maximum pressure of 40 Nw. 

>  Bell. A bell for assistance has been installed at 50 cm from the floor, with an emergency signal. 

>  Occupied. The booths have a presence monitoring system installed that guarantees lighting during the time spent in them.     

Furniture 

>  Counter. The counter has been adapted with a pay area for customers in wheelchairs

>  Rail. A table with an adapted rail has been installed. 

>  Aisles. Aisle bases have been rounded to facilitate accessibility.

>  Wall. The high wall has been fitted out so that basic, frequently used products at arm’s reach.

>  Handles. The handles to open cooling equipment are red, so they are more visible and accessible