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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Computing and Access Services, DCU Sports and Wellbeing.
• Related link Access Service.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/access-services-dublin
• Related link Car Park 1.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/car-park-1
• Related link Car Park 2.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/car-park-2

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Connolly.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • Please see the separate guides for the Campus Car Parks for more details.

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Outside Access (Entrance A)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite The U Building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • There is an B entrance at the corner of the building, opposite the Interfaith Centre.
  • This gives access to the Fiontar Department and a private research company only on the ground floor. There is also a lift and stairs to access the other floors.

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Level Change (Entrance A)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Entrance B)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite the Interfaith Centre.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Entrance B)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance A.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the far right hand corner of the entrance A foyer as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 204cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There is no access between the two entrances on the ground floor.
  • There is access to all parts of the building on the first floor.
  • The second floor contains research areas restricted to staff and postgraduate students, and also private company research areas.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • There is another staircase opposite Entrance B.
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  • The bottom 3 steps only have a handrail on the left hand side going up.

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Lift (A)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite entrance A.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 108cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is an identical lift located opposite the corner entrance.

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Lift (B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite entrance ?B.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg 8 persons.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 143cm x 108cm (4ft 8in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main lift as you face it.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the entrance A.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also male and female toilets available on the first floor, and male only toilets on the second floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the Computing School Office, which is located opposite the main lift on the first floor.
  • The office is accessed by a light door, 74cm wide, which opens inwards.
  • It is open 09:30 - 10:30, 11:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 16:30 Monday - Friday, and deals mainly with staff matter.
  • Students do use this office if they need to contact a lecturer whose office is located in the restricted area on the second floor.
  • Photograph 2 shows the lecture room, located opposite the main lift on the second floor.