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Penneys - Dublin Liffey Valley

Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road, Dublin, D22 R6K8

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located in front of the store.
    • The name of the car park is Green Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Floor 0)

  • This entrance is located immediately to the right of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 400cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor (Floor 0)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located immediately on the right as you enter the fitting rooms.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the store entrance is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is no signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 220cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 47cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on the left hand side of the floor.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 44m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor 0)

  • The checkout area is located at the rear left hand side of the floor.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has self-serve touchscreens, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 148cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
  • The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
  • The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
  • The width of the exit barrier opening is 97cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead of the shop entrance .
  • The distance from the Floor 0 entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • All floors (0 to 2) are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 150cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, a list of floor services/facilities and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located immediately to the left of the store entrance.
  • All floors (0 to 2) are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Shop Floor (Floor 1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.

Checkouts (Floor 1)

  • The checkout area is located on the right hand side of the floor.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has self-serve touchscreens, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 148cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
  • The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is not available at the self-serve checkouts.
  • The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 106cm.
  • The width of the exit barrier opening is 97cm.

Shop Floor (Floor 2)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: stools.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 2)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located at the end of the fitting room corridor.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lift is 36m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is no signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • There is no lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 241cm (width) x 199cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 2)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the checkouts.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.