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Penneys - Waterford

31/34 Barronstrand Street, Waterford, X91 HK15

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Little Patrick Street.
    • The name of the car park is Jenkins Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Floor 0)

  • This entrance is located on floor 0 of the store, off Broad Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • 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 between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some 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 background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0, in the fitting area to the rear of the store when entering through the main entrance.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 60m.
    • 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 125cm.
    • There is no lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 211cm (width) x 233cm (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 colour contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have varying colour contrasts.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm 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 145cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0, in the fitting area to the rear of the store when entering through the Ground Floor Entrance.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 60m.
  • 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 - Front)

  • The checkout area is located on floor 0, immediately to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on the left end of the checkout counter.
  • 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 under 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.

Checkouts (Floor 0 - Rear)

  • The checkout area is located on floor 0, at the rear of the store when entering through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on the left end of the checkout counter.
  • 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 under 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.

Lift (By Floor 0 Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located immediately to the right as you enter through the floor 0 entrance.
  • The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 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 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 180cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.

Lift (Central)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the middle of the store, directly ahead as you enter the floor 0 entrance.
  • The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 0, 0+ and 1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 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 150cm (width) x 270cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located to the left and ahead as you enter through the floor 0 entrance.
  • Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the right as you enter the floor 0 entrance.
  • Floors 0 and 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 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Entrance (Floor 0+)

  • This entrance is located off Conduit Lane, on floor 0+ of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • 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 between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some 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 background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.

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 between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some 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 background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1, ahead and then to the left as you exit the central lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the central lift is 40m.
    • 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 pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 124cm.
    • There is no lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 205cm (width) x 245cm (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 47cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 110cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1, ahead and then to the left as you exit the central lift.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the central lift is 40m.
  • 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 1)

  • The checkout area is located on floor 1, directly ahead as you exit the central lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on the left end of the checkout counter.
  • 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 under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.