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Overview

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• About View
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Best Car Parks Arnotts.
  • View information on Best Car Parks Arnotts (opens new tab) .
  • The nearest tram stop is O'Connell - GPO.
  • The nearest train station is Tara Street.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: part of Kids (Floor 1) and Fitting Rooms (Floor 1).
  • All floors (floors -1 to 1) can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
  • There are no toilet facilities.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Parking

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located at the end of Prince's Street North.
  • The name of the car park is Best Car Parks Arnotts.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (O'Connell Street Lower)

• This entrance is located at the front of the store.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Middle Abbey Street)

• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open both ways.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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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.
• Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

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Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

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• Access View
  • The fitting room surveyed is located ahead of the fitting room entrance.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the O'Connell Street Lower entrance is 58m.
  • 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.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a sliding bolt lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the fitting room are 238cm (width) x 234cm (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 166cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.

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Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

• The fitting room surveyed is located opposite the Middle Abbey Street entrance.
• The fitting room surveyed is female only.
• The distance from the O'Connell Street Lower entrance is 53m.
• The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

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Checkouts (Floor 0)

• The checkout area is located on the left hand side of the floor.
• There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
• The venue has standard checkouts, self-serve touchscreens and a designated accessible till point.
• The designated accessible till point is located on 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 and a knee recess.
• The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
• The height of the payment counter is 92cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm 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 104cm.
• The width of the exit barrier opening is 95cm.
• The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 97cm to 120cm from the floor. .

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the right hand side of the store .
• The distance from the O'Connell Street Lower entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• All floors (floors -1 to 1) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 low 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 193cm (width) x 188cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast, Braille markings and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a mirror to aid reversing, a list of floor services/facilities and an audible announcer.

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Escalators (All floors)

• The escalators surveyed are located ahead and to the left of the O'Connell Street Lower entrance.
• All floors (floors -1 to 1) are accessed by escalators.
• The escalator steps are clearly marked.
• The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

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Escalators (Floor 0 to Floor 1)

• The escalators surveyed are located opposite the Prince's Street entrance.
• Floor 0 and Floor 1 are accessed by escalators.
• The escalator steps are clearly marked.
• The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

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Stairs (Floor 0 and Floor 1)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right of the Middle Abbey Street entrance.
• Floor 0 and Floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Escalators (Floor -1 to Floor 0)

• The escalators surveyed are located to the right of the lift.
• Floor -1 and Floor 0 are accessed by escalators.
• The escalator steps are clearly marked.
• The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

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Stairs (Floor -1 and Floor 0)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the lift.
• Floor -1 and Floor 0 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Shop Floor (Floor -1)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the fitting rooms and part of Kids section.
• 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.

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Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)

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• Access View
  • The fitting room surveyed is located on the left as you enter the fitting rooms.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lift is 39m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a sliding bolt lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the fitting room are 217cm (width) x 220cm (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 45cm 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 no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.

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Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)

• The fitting room surveyed is located in the rear left corner of the floor.
• The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
• The distance from the lift is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the fitting room has slight ramps or slopes.
• There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

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Checkouts (Floor -1)

• The checkout area is located opposite the escalator.
• There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
• The venue has self-serve touchscreens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm 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 98cm.
• The height of the lowered self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 97cm to 120cm from the floor.

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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.
• 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: benches.

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Checkouts (Floor 1)

• The checkout area is located to the right of the lift.
• There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
• The venue has self-serve touchscreens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm 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 98cm.
• The height of the lowered self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 97cm to 120cm from the floor.