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Polaris Building

Dublin City University, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9, D09 V209

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via very slight slopes.
  • The Polaris Building has one entrance providing step-free level access to the ground floor.
    The entrance has a single automatic door that opens towards you.
    There are alternative manual revolving doors to the left of the automatic door.
  • The main entrance is signed as Polaris Building.
  • The main entrance provides level access to the Ground Floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish. There are carpeted sections along the circulation routes.
  • There is bench seating throughout the circulation routes of the building.
  • There is overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage located throughout the building.
  • There are no manual doors in the circulation areas of the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the Ground Floor, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor.
    • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets on the First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the centre of the building on Ground Floor near to the sports hall.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located in the Ground Floor toilet with adaptations located near to the sports hall.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the Ground Floor toilet with adaptations located near to the sports hall.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
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  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 96cm.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • There are manual revolving doors located to the left of the automatic door.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The Ground Floor, Mezzanine, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor 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 weight limit for the lift is 1500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 183cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The Ground Floor, Mezzanine, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entrance to the building.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the left transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 116cm and 146cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer - Adapted Shower)

  • Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the sports hall on the Ground Floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 270cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 117cm and 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Accessible Shower (Within Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located with the ground floor right hand transfer toilet with adaptations in the centre of the building.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
  • Other facilities available include; Drop down rails.
  • There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.