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Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

AMIC Factory of the Future, 3 Global Point Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 5TB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception foyer.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on all floors and 1 one on the Manufacturing Factory Floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the first floor and in all toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located on the mezzanine and first floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the mezzanine and first floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of the building .
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 438cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 230cm (width) x 438cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made via an app.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 18m from the main entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead of the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the security barriers.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 26m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, mezzanine and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 137cm (width) x 160cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left of the lift lobby entrance.
  • G, M and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Carer's Room

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • There is also a wash basin in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has no waste disposal facilities.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Kitchenette

  • The kitchen is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 84cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 84cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables and long tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right of the security barriers.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 19m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 227cm (width) x 256cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 149cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 100cm and 147cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shower - Ground floor - Right Hand Transfer )

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead from the security barriers and to the left.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 33m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 246cm (width) x 262cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 179cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 99cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

Shower with Adaptations (Mezzanine Floor)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on the mezzanine floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 34m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 98cm and 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.