SMART Access Assessment - Trinity College, Dublin · 12/75 SMART Access Assessment: House 11 -...

Company Name

AuditorDate Of Audit

Trinity College DublinPremises

30 September 2008Bronagh Page

SMART Access Assessment

House 11 - Botany Bay - Zone 2

Works and adjustments further considered for inclusion in longer term development planning or refurbishments.

Adjustments to be incorporated into an existing maintenance or development works programmes in the medium term to long term.

Adjustments required as a high priority to remove or avoid barriers to access for disabled people.

Priority 3Priority 2Priority 1

ForewordThis access audit identifies a range of barriers that potentially restrict access for disabled people in the external and internal built environments.

For the purposes of the access assessment the environment’s features have been broken down into its constituent features. Each feature is assessed for conformity against certain access criteria. These criteria are derived from the following range of Best Practice sources, guidelines, standards, publications and legislation:

•Disability Act 2005 and related Sectoral Plans - Ref 1•Standards Institute BS8300:2001 and BS5588 - Ref 2•Regulations 2000, Technical Guidance Document M - Access for People with Disabilities

(Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government) - Ref 3•for Everyone - Access and use for all citizens (National Disability Authority) - Ref 4•to the Historic Environment - Meeting the needs of Disabled People (Lisa Foster) - Ref 5•Management Guidelines (Irish Government Publications 2003) - Ref 6•Auditing of the Built Environment guidelines (National Disability Authority) - Ref 7•Mobility - A Guide to Best Practice on Access to Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure

(Department of Transport United Kingdom) - Ref 8•on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces: UK Department for Transport - Ref 9

Where a site feature does not conform to this guidance, an explanation as to the potential restriction on access is provided, together with a suggested action and the priority in which such actions should be undertaken.

The Disability Act 2005 and the National Disability Authority’s initiatives build on relationships and practices which currently exist among councils, city planners, building professionals and community groups to make services in Ireland more accessible to people with disabilities.

In addition to people who use wheelchairs or have restricted mobility, there are many people affected by some degree of hearing loss, learning disability, facial disfigurement, visual impairment, mental illness or conditions such as arthritis or incontinence. This access assessment considers the needs of all potential users from a universal access perspective.

The audit is an organisation’s first step in identifying physical barriers that people with disabilities may encounter when engaging with the community, public services and facilities.

It is equally important to implement effective staff equality training and to implement good inclusive management strategies that ensure equal access for all.

Configure Limited provides consultancy, project management and equipment to help make buildings accessible for all.

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Introduction and General Information

This Audit Report is one of a series of measures that Trinity College Dublin is taking as part of its development program to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities.

BackgroundTrinity College Dublin has engaged Configure Ltd to conduct Access Audits for the various campus buildings and facilities at the College. This Access Assessment identifies a range of barriers that potentially restrict access for people with disabilities in Trinity College. An Access Plan is included at the end of the assessment, bringing together issues of a similar priority and providing an indication as to the likely cost estimates of adjustments. The Assessment highlights issues in the physical environment. A scope of works of the physical environment is included. Responsibilities including the Equal Status Acts and the Disability Act 2005 are crucial to the vision of a College that improves accessibility and mobility for its students and staff. Through this Access Audit and Access Plan Trinity College may look to the future of the institution with a commitment to creating an accessible environment for all.

Accessibility initiatives already exist in Trinity College:- Trinity College has committed to a Code of Practice applying to the Employment of People with Disabilities.- Trinity College has an established policy of equal opportunity in education. - Trinity College has adopted a Universal Design Policy in recognition of the principles of Universal Access.

Configure provides advice, equipment and staff training to assist service providers in removing barriers which turn impairment into disability. We work with service providers from all sectors and are happy to offer advice and guidance on any access issue.

Building Rating for Disabled Access. This rating system serves as a summary designation for College's internal building management and planning

Rating ExplanationA Fully compliant with BS8300:2001 and other best practice guidelinesB Partially compliant, some changes required. Ground floor accessibleC Partially compliant, some changes required. Ground floor inaccessibleD Partially compliant, changes required include structural civil worksE Not compliant, major civil works required

House 11 - Zone 2

House 11 - Zone 2Botany BayTrinity College Dublin.

Building TypeThis building is rated B

Building DescriptionThe building was built circa early 1800s and has been recently refurbished. The building comprises 4 storeys above ground, referred to as Ground, First, Second and Third Floor.Currently the building is accessible on the ground floor only, by means of level access at the main front entrance of the building. The upper floors are served by a main central staircase and are therefore inaccessible to wheelchair users. The building comprises of, three bedroom accessible apartments with Bathroom and Kitchen facility on the ground floor, and, two bedroom apartments with Bathroom and kitchen facilities on the upper floors.

Uses of the BuildingThe buildings are occupied by: 1. Residents only

Building Opening Times:Monday to Fridays: 24 hours (key access only) Saturday and Sundays: 24 hours (key access only)

Facilities offered are: Apartments which consist of:BedroomsKitchenBathroomLiving room

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Given that you do not provide general parking facilities for employees or visitors, you are not obliged to provide accessible parking. Ensure that your staff members know about the local public parking arrangements

1.1

Accessible Parking Provision1.0


The ease with which mobility impaired people can approach the premises has an impact on their ability to access the services provided within the premises. Accordingly, the condition and layout of the access route to the premises is considered below. It is understood that you are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the access route to the premises.

2.1

Access Routes to the Premises2.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the access route from the car

park to the entrance to the premises a minimum of 1200mm wide?

2.2

No Action Required.YesIs the access route surface free from holes or cavities more than 18 mm deep?

2.3

No Action Required.YesIs the difference in level between adjacent paving slabs or access covers less than 5 mm?

2.4

No Action Required.YesAre surface joints or cracks in the pavement no wider than 10mm and no deeper than 5mm?

2.5


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace gratings if the slots are more than 13mm wide and/or reposition so that they are at right angles to the line of pedestrian traffic.

Drain, access and tree gratings where the slot width is greater that 13mm and set in the same direction as pedestrian traffic can trap the wheels of a wheelchair, ensnare mobility aids and can be a hazard for pedestrians with impaired vision.

NoAre slots in drain gratings no more than 13mm wide and set at right angles to the line of pedestrian movement?

2.6

No Action Required.YesIs the access route clear of abrupt changes in level with cross falls or cambers being less than 1:50?

2.7

No Action Required.YesIs the access route free from any trip or collision hazards for visually impaired or blind pedestrians?

2.8

No Action Required.YesIs the route free from windows and doors that could open out into the path of sight impaired pedestrians?

2.9

No Action Required.YesIs the access route clear of obstacles mounted more than 300mm above the floor and jutting out into the access route by more than 100mm?

2.10


Replace gratings if the slots are more than 13mm wide and/or reposition so that they are at right angles to the line of pedestrian

traffic.

The access route is kept freee from obstructions and has an even, level surface.

Both types of gratings along the access route need replacing


The following entrances were identified at the premises:

• Main Entrance Door

3.1

Building Entrances and Entrance Doors3.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the entrance clearly indicated

by appropriate signage?3.2

No Action Required.YesIs an adequate and even level of lighting provided at the entrance?

3.3

No Action Required.YesIs the entrance easy to identify and clearly distinguishable from the rest of the building by provision of colour contrasting doors, frames or ground surfaces?

3.4

Consider upgrading doors to power operation or incorporating a low energy pneumatic opener for self closing doors.

Power operated entrance doors, although not essential, are of benefit to a wide range of people. It was observed that the doors at the following entrances are not power operated:

• Main Entrance Door

NoAre the doors at the entrance power operated?

3.5

No Action Required.YesIs the maximum force exerted by the door self-closing device no more than 20 Newtons?

3.6


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs at least 300mm of clear space

provided between the leading edge of the door and any side wall or other obstruction so that wheelchair users can manoeuvre to reach the door handle?

3.7

No Action Required.YesIs the door handle set at a height between 900-1100mm?

3.8

No Action Required.YesIs the door handle D- or U-shaped with a minimum clearance between the handle and door of 45mm?

3.9

No Action Required.YesDoes the door handle contrast in colour and luminance with the door surface?

3.10

No Action Required.YesAre the existing door vision panels correctly configured?

3.11

No Action Required.YesIs an unobstructed passage width of at least 800mm available in the doorway when the door is fully open?

3.12

No Action Required.YesIs level access provided at the entrance such that users are not required to navigate unavoidable flights of steps, individual steps or threshold lips more than 13mm high?

3.13


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace or secure the weather mat.

The surface of the weather mat or matting provided inside and outside the entrance doorway should be level with flush joints between flooring materials. Surface laid mats which are not firmly fixed to the floor along all four edges are a trip hazard for sight and mobility impaired users.

• Main Entrance Door: The weather mat should be secured or replaced because it constitutes a trip hazard.

NoDoes the weather matting at the entrance provide a level and even surface?

3.14

Main Entrance Door: Existing intercom system in use

Main Entrance Door: Height and configuration of door handle is satisfactory

Main Entrance Door: Door threshold is level


Main Entrance Door: Surface laid mats which are not firmly fixed to the floor along

all four edges are a trip hazard for sight and mobility impaired users.


The existing signage provision within the premises is examined below.4.1

Signage4.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesAre external signs clear of

overgrown vegetation?4.2

Reposition signage at eye level on the wall next to the latch side of doors.

In order to assist blind and sight impaired people to identify specific room locations, it is recommended that room identification signage should be positioned on the wall next to the door in case the door is left open or is opened when the sign is being read.

NoAre room identification signs located consistently both at eye level (1500mm) and on the wall immediately adjacent to the latch side of the door?

4.3

Where blind or visually impaired people are required to navigate a building independently, it is recommended that Braille and tactile way-finding information is provided

Where blind or visually impaired people are likely to navigate a building independently, it is recommended that Braille and tactile way-finding information should be provided.

NoIs Braille and embossed signage provided in conjunction with standard signage?

4.4


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureImprove internal non-tactile signage.

Glare can be a major cause of discomfort in buildings and can be responsible for disorienting sight impaired visitors and rendering signage unreadable. The most common causes of glare are signboards with a glazed or high gloss finish which reflects natural or artificial lighting and internally illuminated signs. Apply matt finishes to signage and avoid placing suspended signs directly against a light source. Wherever possible, all artificial light sources should be concealed or shaded and the intrusion of sunlight at different times of the day should be forestalled by providing blinds at windows.

NoAre internal signs presented without a glass or reflective surface?

4.5

No Action Required.YesDo signs incorporate clear colour contrast between the lettering and the sign background?

4.6


Existing WC signage Example of bedroom signage Signage is highly reflective

Glare can be a major cause of discomfort in buildings and can be responsible for

disorienting sight impaired visitors and rendering signage unreadable


The following corridors were observed at the premises:

• Main Entrance Corridor• Dorm Entrance Corridor Generic• Accessible Dorm Living Room• Non-Accessible Bedroom Generic• Dorm Living Room Generic• Accessible Dorm Entrance Corridor• Dorm Living Room Generic

5.1

Corridors5.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesDoes the corridor have an

unobstructed circulation width of 1200mm?(A reduction in width to 1000mm around a permanent obstruction is permissable for a short distance only)

5.2

Carry out building adjustments to improve circulation in the identified corridor locations.

It was observed that there is insufficient space for wheelchair users to manoeuvre within the following corridor locations:

• Main Entrance Corridor• Dorm Entrance Corridor Generic• Non-Accessible Bedroom Generic• Accessible Dorm Entrance Corridor

NoIs there a clear radius of at least 1800mm in which to circulate (i.e. the turning circle) at the junctions of the corridor with other corridors?

5.3


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureWhere feasible, remove obstructions from the identified corridors. Where projections and obstructions are unavoidable, provide guarding and warning notices as appropriate.

It is important that removeable items and projections such as service pipes and hosereels do not reduce the circulation width available in the corridor.

Accessible Dorm Living RoomNon-Accessible Bedroom Generic

NoIs the corridor kept free from obstructions?

5.4

Accessible Dorm Living Room: There is sufficient space for wheelchair users to

manoeuvre but furniture may act as obstructions

Non-Accessible Bedroom Generic: Carry out building adjustments to improve circulation in

the identified corridor locations.

Accessible Dorm Entrance Corridor: There is insufficient space for wheelchair users to

manoeuvre


Main Entrance Corridor: Carry out building adjustments to improve circulation.

Dorm Entrance Corridor Generic: View from entrance door

Dorm Living Room Generic: The room is of a satisfactory width

Main Entrance Corridor: It was observed that there is insufficient space for wheelchair

users to manoeuvre


Both the condition of internal surfaces and the materials from which they are constructed can have an impact on the ease with which people can navigate around the building. The internal surfaces of the premises are considered below.

6.1

Internal Surfaces6.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace the identified flooring with a more slip-resistant surface when next refurbishing. In the interim, provide hazard signs whenever the flooring is wet and ensure cleaning and maintenance operations are appropriate.

Internal flooring which is not slip-resistant can be a hazard to users during wet weather, after cleaning operations and in cases of accidental fluid spillage or other contamination. It is recommended that flooring materials with high slip potential characteristics should be replaced when next refurbishing. Hazard signs should be erected whenever the floor is wet and members of staff should be trained to deal promptly with any occurrence which compromises the safety of floor surfaces on internal access routes.

The floor surfaces in the following locations were identified as lacking in slip-resistance when wet:

Stairs and Landings

NoIs the flooring throughout the building slip-resistant even when wet?

6.2

No Action Required.YesAre access routes within the building clear of highly reflective finishes or glass walls and partitions?

6.3

No Action RequiredYesWhere fitted, do carpets give a firm surface to allow wheelchair passage without sinking in?

6.4


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesAre there flush joints between

different types, textures and/or colours of flooring?

6.5

Carpets give a good slip resistant surface finish

Stone floors provide a good slip resistant surface

The varnished wood surface on the stairs is not slip resistant


The following internal doors or generic door types have been identified within the premises:

1. Main Entrance Door Generic2. WC Door Generic3. Living Room Door Generic4. Bedroom Door Generic5. Accessible Living Room Door

7.1

Internal Doors7.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the minimum unobstructed

width of the door opening at least 750mm?

7.2

If a minimum of 300mm unobstructed area cannot be created at the side of the leading edge of the door, it is recommended that an automatic door opener should be provided.

Where a door is located in a corner position or there is a wall or other obstruction at the side of the leading edge, wheelchair users are unable to reach the door handle to manipulate the door. It may be possible to rehang the door and present the door handle on the opposite side. If 300mm clear space cannot be created and the door is likely to be used frequently by wheelchair users, you should consider installing power operation in conjunction with proximity sensors.

• Main Entrance Door Generic• WC Door Generic• Bedroom Door Generic• Accessible Living Room Door

NoIs at least 300mm of unobstructed space available at the side of the leading edge of the door for wheelchair users to manoeuvre and operate the door handle?

7.3


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureInstall appropriately configured vision panels on doors in constant use.

To enable people to see and be seen through internal doors in frequently used access routes, a glazed vision panel between 500mm and 1500mm from the floor, or two panels, one from 500mm to 800mm and a second 1150mm to 1500mm from the floor should be provided.

The following internal doors either lack visibility panels or the existing panels do not conform with the recommended configuration:

• Main Entrance Door Generic

NoAre clear visibility panels incorporated in doors which are in constant use?

7.4

No Action Required.YesIs the door handle located between 900mm and 1100mm from the floor and 50mm in from the leading edge of the door?

7.5

No Action Required.YesIs the door handle U shaped with a gap in excess of 45mm between the grip area of the handle and the door panel to which it is attached and does it contrast in colour to the door panel?

7.6

No Action Required.YesIs the maximum closing force of the leading edge of the door less than 20 Newtons? (A simple test is whether the door can be opened or closed using only one little finger)

7.7


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the door entry security system

positioned with its uppermost point between 750mm and 1050mm?

7.8

No Action Required.YesCan the operating device for the door security entry system be operated without the user requiring good manual dexterity, the use of two hands or the strength to hold down pressure on the keys?

7.9

No Action Required.YesIs the operating device for the door release mechanism positioned with its uppermost point between 750 and 1050mm from the floor?

7.10

Replace door release mechanism.

Door release mechanisms should not require manual dexterity or the use of two hands to operate the controls.

• WC Door Generic• Bedroom Door Generic

NoCan the operating device for the door release mechanism be operated without the user requiring good manual dexterity, the use of two hands or the strength to hold down pressure on the keys?

7.11


WC Door Generic: Handle is correctly configured and positioned

WC Door Generic: Acceptable position of door handle

Bedroom Door Generic: Door of accessible bedroom

Bedroom Door Generic: Internal view Main Entrance Door Generic: Install appropriately configured vision panels on

doors in constant use.


Living Room Door Generic: Wired glass vision panels are correctly configured

WC Door Generic: The door release mechanism is not suitable for use by people

with limited maual dexterity.


The following locations were identified as having steps:

1. Main Central Staircase

8.1

Internal Steps8.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the vertical height of each

individual step between 150mm to 170mm (exceptionally 100mm to 180mm)?

8.2

No Action Required.YesIs the flat tread of each step between 250mm to 300mm deep?

8.3

Remove the risk of customers tripping on the step lip.

People who wear callipers and those with stiffness in their hip or knee joints are at risk of tripping by catching the front of their shoes beneath the protruding step lip. The overlap or lip on the front edge of the steps should protrude no more than 25mm.

Main Central Staircase: The overlap or lip on the front edge of the steps is 30mm.

NoDoes the overlap or lip on the front edge of any step protrude less than 25mm?

8.4

No Action Required.YesDo steps have a minimum unobstructed width of 1000mm?

8.5

No Action Required.YesAre the vertical risers of each step solid and not open?

8.6

No Action Required.YesIs the flat tread of each step slip resistant?

8.7


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesDoes each continuous flight of

steps between landings contain less than 16 individual steps?

8.8

Install corduroy hazard warning surfaces in the identified location.

Tactile warning surfaces provide an important indication to people with a visual impairment of the location of changes in level associated with steps and stairs.

Main Central Staircase: The top and bottom landings for this staircase do not incorporate a corduroy hazard warning surface.

NoDo the top and bottom landings of the flight of steps incorporate a corduroy hazard warning surface?

8.9

Install colour contrasting nosings for the steps in the identified location.

Ensuring that step nosings incorporate clear colour contrast provides significantly improved access for visually impaired people.

Main Central Staircase: 51 steps require contrasting nosing

NoAre contrasting step nosings incorporated on the front face as well as the top of each step?

8.10

No Action Required.YesIs lighting over the steps sufficiently bright and oriented so that people do not have to walk in their own shadow?

8.11

It was observed that handrails are provided on both sides of the identified internal staircases.

YesLooking from the bottom of the steps is there a handrail to the left and right hand side?

8.12

No Action Required.YesIs the handrail provided between 900mm and 1000mm above the surface of the steps?

8.13


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace the identified handrail of inconsistent height above the steps.

For handrail to be effective, it is important that it is a consistent height above the steps.

Main Central Staircase: The left handrail is not a consistent height above the steps.

NoIs the height of the handrail above the steps consistent throughout its entire length?

8.14

No Action Required.YesIs the handrail sufficiently well secured to provide adequate support?

8.15

No Action Required.YesDo the handrail support brackets provide continuous hand contact with the rail and/or is the rail clear of other obstructions?

8.16

Replace or extend handrails in the identified locations.

The functions of a handrail as both a directional aid and a means of support are significantly reduced where there are gaps or missing sections in the handrails.

Main Central Staircase: The left handrail is not continuous.

NoIs the handrail continuous, leaving no gaps at any point and extending across landings?

8.17


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace or extend handrail in the identified locations.

Some people with a visual impairment use handrails to assist in locating the top and bottom of the steps. Other people require a handrail to steady themselves before negotiating the change in level. Ensuring that handrails extend beyond the top and bottom of the steps and that the end of the handrail can be easily determined enhances these functions.

The following handrails do not extend at least 300mm beyond the top and/or bottom of the steps and/or do not return to the wall or the floor:

Main Central Staircase: The left handrailMain Central Staircase: The right handrail

NoDoes the handrail extend at least 300mm beyond the top and bottom of the steps and return the end of the handrail to the wall or the floor?

8.18

Install tactile warning marks in the identified locations.

Tactile warning marks at the top and bottom of a handrail assist people with a visual impairment to identify the approaching change in gradient.

The following handrails do not incorporate tactile warning marks:

Main Central Staircase: The left handrail

Main Central Staircase: The right handrail

NoDoes the handrail contain tactile warning marks to indicate the top and bottom of the steps?

8.19

No Action Required.YesIs the handrail easy to grip and not cold to the touch?

8.20


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace the handrail in the identified locations.

Handrails with the correct diameter will be accessible to the broadest number of people.

The handrails in the following locations are not of the recommended diameter:

Main Central Staircase: The left handrailMain Central Staircase: The right handrail

NoIs the handrail between 45mm to 50mm in diameter?

8.21

No Action Required.YesIs the handrail contrasting in tone and colour to its surroundings?

8.22

No Action Required.YesIs the maximum intrusion of the handrail into the stairway less than 100mm with a clearance of 50-60mm provided between the rail and any adjacent wall surface?

8.23

No Action Required.YesIs there a minimum clear width between handrails of 1000mm?

8.24


Main Central Staircase: View from bottom of staircase

Main Central Staircase: The left hand side handrail extends past the bottom step by

more than 300 but it does not return to the floor

Main Central Staircase: A handrail is provided on both sides of the staircase


Main Central Staircase: The left handrail is not continuous when extending across

landings

Main Central Staircase: View from top flight of stairs

Main Central Staircase: The left handrail does not extend across some landings


Where shared refreshment facilities are not provided for use by members of the general public, there is no general or anticipatory duty to make provision for disabled people, although it is recommended that specific adjustments to improve access for known disabled individuals and members of staff should be considered on their merits. The following shared refreshment facilities were identified:

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

9.1

Shared Refreshment Facilities9.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs there at least 1500×1500mm

of manoeuvring space available to enable wheelchair users and ambulant disabled users to gain access to work surfaces, storage facilities and seating areas?

9.2

No Action Required.YesIs there effective colour and luminance contrast between the walls, ceiling and floor to assist easy orientation by visually impaired users?

9.3

No Action Required.YesIs there good visual contrast between the background surfaces and the cupboard and storage units, work surfaces and items of equipment provided?

9.4

No Action RequiredYesDoes the level of illumination from natural and artificial sources provide an environment free from glare, reflections and shadows?

9.5


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace the floor surface when next refurbishing.

In areas where there is a high risk of food and liquid spillages, it is essential that the floor surface has good slip resistance.

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

NoIs the floor surface slip resistant even when wet?

9.6

Provide a section of worktop at a height suitable for wheelchair users

In order for wheelchair users to gain access to the work surfaces, it is recommended that a section of the worktop is provided at a height suitable for seated users.

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

NoIs there a section of the worktop located at between 760-800mm above the floor adjacent to the key task areas such as the sink, kettle and refrigerator?

9.7

Provide a suitable knee recess with thermal protection under the worktop

Provide an unobstructed knee recess underneath the worktop to enable wheelchair users to gain full access to the worktop. If required, appropriate thermal protection against exposed hot water pipes or oven walls should also be installed.

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

NoIs there a suitable knee recess at least 700mm high and 600mm deep underneath the worktop to accommodate wheelchair users?

9.8

No Action Required.YesAre work surfaces continous with smooth transitions so that users can slide rather than carry objects between key task areas?

9.9

No Action Required.YesIs the sink bowl no more than 150mm deep?

9.10


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureProvide a lever operated sink waste mechanism.

People with limited reach or dexterity are unable to conveniently operate traditional plug and chain devices to empty the sink of waste water.

• Accessible Kitchen Generic

NoIs the sink provided with a lever operated pop-up waste mechanism to empty waste water from the sink?

9.11

Provide automatic or lever operated water taps.

People with limited dexterity are unable to operate standard water taps which require users to grip and turn their wrist.


NoAre the existing water taps operated by lever action or automatic control?

9.12

Provide a swivel neck mixer tap at the side of the sink unit if wheelchair users regularly use the facility.

Wheelchair users and people with limited reach are unable to operate water taps located at the rear of the sink and will need to swivel the tap to fill kettles on the adjacent work surface.


NoIs there a swivel neck mixer tap fitted at the side of the sink bowl to be within easy reach of wheelchair users?

9.13

Provide thermostatically controlled water

Particular care is needed for people who are insensitive to temperature. It is recommended that water heaters which do not incorporate thermostatic control or which do not provide a logical and clear indication of water temperature should be replaced.


NoIs a means provided for water temperature at the outlet to be limited below 41°C?

9.14

Install clear signage to notify users of the potential scalding hazard

A clearly displayed notice should be provided to warn users that water temperature at the outlet can exceed 41°C and lead to scalding.


NoAs the water temperature is not thermostatically controlled, is a notice clearly displayed to warn users of the danger of scalding?

9.15


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action RequiredYesIs a cordless kettle provided for

heating water for hot drinks?9.16

No Action Required.YesAre cupboards and drawers provided with U-shaped handles which are easy to distinguish visually?

9.17

No Action Required.YesAre some cupboard and shelving storage areas available at a height appropriate for both wheelchair and ambulant users?

9.18

No Action Required.YesIs at least one shelf in any refrigerator or freezer provided at a height between 600-1200mm?

9.19

No Action RequiredYesIs the microwave oven mounted so that the base of the oven is no higher than 850mm from the floor?

9.20

No Action RequiredYesAre the microwave oven controls positioned no higher than 1150mm from the floor?

9.21

Relocate any electrical controls to a location which is generally accessible.

Relocate any electrical controls to a location which is generally accessible.

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

NoAre any electrical power sockets or isolator switches that an independent user is required to operate located at a height between 900-1200mm and accessible without requiring users to stretch over a work surface or possess good manual dexterity?

9.22


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureProvide easy to read operating instructions.

It is recommended that equipment procured for a shared facility should be chosen on the basis that it is easy to use. Where necessary, accessible user instructions should be provided in an easy to read format.

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

NoAre any instructions for the use of items of equipment provided in a large easy-to-read typeface?

9.23

Relocate the fire extinguisher to the recommended height in an unobstructed location between the hob and the main door

Where measures to tackle small fires have been provided, it is important that they are located in a position accessible to a wide range of users. The fire extinguisher / blanket in the following locations should be relocated to the recommended height in an unobstructed area.

• 12.0.01• 11.0.01

NoIs the kitchen fire extinguisher / blanket located in an unobstructed position at a height between 900-1200mm?

9.24

Provide auxiliiary aids as necessary.

Individual users may require the provision of specific items and auxiliary aids to be able to use the refreshment facilities independently.


NoAre auxiliary aids such as easy-grip cutlery and utensils and high-contrast glassware available?

9.25

No Action RequiredYesIs there at least one table in the dining area which is provided with a suitable knee recess 700mm high and 500mm deep to accomodate wheelchair users?

9.26


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs there a variety of seating types

available which is easy to rearrange to suit a range of different users?

9.27

12.0.01:The microwave is at a suitable position.

12.0.01: There is good colour contrast between the floors, walls and work surfaces,

the flooring is not slip resistant.

12.0.01: The taps are not lever operated.


12.0.01: The handles are suitable. 12.0.01: The power sockets are at the back of the counters.

12.0.01: The fire blanket is poitioned too high.

11.0.01: The taps are not lever operated. 11.0.01: The fire blanket is at a good height. 11.0.01: The counters are too high to be easily reached from a wheelchair.


11.0.01: The handles are suitable. 11.0.01: There is good colour contrast.


Residential accommodation for disabled users was identified in the following locations:

1. 12.0.01A2. 12.0.01C3. 11.0.01B4. 11.0.01C

10.1

Accessible Bedrooms10.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action RequiredYesIs the accommodation located on

the entrance floor or on a floor level served by a lift?

10.2

No Action RequiredYesIs the bedroom accomodation located on an accessible route to the building entrance, fire escape and any communal facilities such as common rooms, kitchen or laundry?

10.3

No Action RequiredYesIs the clear opening width of the door not less than 800mm?

10.4

Replace door release mechanism

Door release mechanisms should not require manual dexterity or the use of two hands to operate the controls.

1. 12.0.01A2. 12.0.01C3. 11.0.01B4. 11.0.01C

NoIs the door lock mechanism easy to operate for users with restricted manual dexterity?

10.5


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureProvide a bed with firm edges on the outer rim at a height of 450mm

Wheelchair users have specific requirements in order to provide for easy transfer from a wheelchair. A bed with a height of 450mm from the floor which incorporates firm edges on the outer rim is preferred. To permit transfer from either side of the bed, it is recommended that the bed has two alternative positions.

1. 12.0.01A2. 12.0.01C3. 11.0.01B4. 11.0.01C

NoDoes the bed provide a firm surface at a height between 450-540mm above the floor?

10.6

No Action RequiredYesIs 800mm of unobstructed transfer space provided on at least one side of the bed?

10.7

No Action RequiredYesCan the main room lights be operated from the bed?

10.8

No Action RequiredYesAre controls for heating, ventilation, curtains and electrical accessories reachable from a seated position and located between 900-1200mm in height?

10.9

Maintain an unobstructed circulation width by relocating furniture.

Wheelchair users require at least 800mm of circulation width within the room.

1. 12.0.01A2. 12.0.01C3. 11.0.01B4. 11.0.01C

NoIs there an unobstructed route within the bedroom to all principal furniture and fittings of at least 800mm?

10.10


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs there a desk or table with a

suitable knee recess for wheelchair users at least 700mm high and 500mm deep?

10.11

No Action RequiredYesAre wardrobe and cupboad storage facilities provided with visually contrasting, easy to operate handles?

10.12

No Action Required. Please refer to relevant Section for details.

YesAre accessible WC and shower facilities provided en-suite or at a nearby location?

10.13

12.0.01A: The door release mechanism is not suitable for use by people with limited

maual dexterity.

12.0.01A: The bed is at 650mm high which would make access difficult.

12.0.01A: The table has suitable dimensions.


12.0.01A: The door release mechanism is not suitable for use by people with limited

manual dexterity.

12.0.01A: The bed is too high. 12.0.01A: The alarm cord should have handles at 900mm high and at floor level.

12.0.01C: The bed is at 650mm high which would make access difficult.

12.0.01C: The table has suitable dimensions.

11.0.01C: The bed is at 650mm high which would make access difficult.


11.0.01C: Showing the handles provided. 11.0.01C: The alarm cord should have handles at 900mm high and at floor level.

11.0.01C: The table has suitable dimensions.

11.0.01C: The door release mechanism is not suitable for use by people with limited

maual dexterity.


In addition to any wheelchair accessible WC accommodation, it is recommended that standard single-sex toilet facilities should contain at least one WC cubicle suitable for use by ambulant disabled users. Equipment and fittings within the accommodation should be easy to access and operate. Single sex toilet accomodation was observed at the following locations:

• Bathroom Generic

11.1

Ambulant Disabled Toilets11.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureCreate a cubicle for ambulant disabled users when next refurbishing.

Where sufficient space is available in WC accommodation, it is recommended that at least one WC cubicle suitable for use by ambulant disabled users should be provided.


NoDo any of the existing WC cubicles provide support for ambulant disabled users? [Such cubicles will typically contain internal support grabrails and provide a minimum internal cubicle width of 800mm]

11.2

Install easy to operate wash taps in the identified location.

Upgrade the wash taps to lever or automatic operation:


NoCan the wash basin taps be operated by lever control or automatic operation to assist people with restricted manual dexterity ?

11.3

Provide a means to control water temperature at the outlet.

It is important that water temperature at the tap outlet is thermostatically controlled.


NoIs there a means to ensure that water temperature at the tap outlet does not exceed 41°C?

11.4

Create an unobstructed manoeuvring area in front of wash basins.

People with restricted mobility require adequate space to manoeuvre in front of wash basins.


NoIs there an unobstructed manoeuvring space for ambulant disabled users of at least 800mm wide by 1100mm deep at the front of a hand wash basin?

11.5


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the mirror fixed as closely as

possible to the top of the wash basin and does it extend to at least 1600mm above the floor?

11.6

Install dual vertical grabrails for alt least one wash basin.

It is recommended that vertical grab rails should be installed to provide support for ambulant disabled users at one of wash basins.


NoAre 600mm vertical handrails provided on both sides of at least one wash basin?

11.7

Relocate the identified items to a more accessible position.

The operating height of the following items was observed to be located outside the recommended height range:

Bathroom Generic: Shaving point

NoAre the operating heights of shaver points, automatic hand dryers, paper towel and soap dispensers set within the range of between 800-1000mm above floor level?

11.8

No Action Required.YesDoes the toilet accomodation generally offer effective colour contrast between the walls, ceiling and floor and are individual items easy to distinguish from their surroundings?

11.9

No Action Required.YesIs the floor surface slip-resistant even when wet?

11.10


Bathroom Generic: Create a cubicle for ambulant disabled users when next

refurbishing.

Bathroom Generic: The wash hand basin is located at an accessible height for ambulant

users

Bathroom Generic: Handrails should be provided at both sides of the hand basin and

around the toilet.

Bathroom Generic: The existing shower is not suitable for ambulant users

Bathroom Generic: There is not sufficient circulation space.

Bathroom Generic: The mirror shoud start at the top of the hand basin.


Bathroom Generic: The taps should be lever operated.

Bathroom Generic: The shower is not suitable for disabled users.

Bathroom Generic: The shower controls.

Bathroom Generic: The alarm cord should have handles at 900mm high and at floor

level.

Bathroom Generic: The taps should be lever operated.


A wheelchair accessible toilet was identified in the following location:

1. Accessible Bathroom Generic

12.1

Accessible Toilets12.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesDoes the accessible WC cubicle

provide a minimum internal width of 1500mm?

12.2

No Action Required.YesDoes the accessible WC cubicle provide a minimum internal depth from the door to the front edge of the WC of 1500mm?

12.3

No Action Required.YesIs there a minimum of 1000mm between at least one wall and the centre line of the WC?

12.4

No Action Required.YesIs the transfer space on the open side of the WC kept free from obstructions, including bins and sanitary disposal units?

12.5

No Action Required.YesDoes the door to the accessible WC provide a minimum unobstructed effective width of 800mm?

12.6

No Action Required.YesCan the WC door lock be opened from the outside in the event of the emergency cord being pulled?

12.7


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureReplace the existing handles and locks with easy to manipulate door furniture.

Large, easy grip door furniture is an important feature for people with restricted dexterity.

• Accessible Bathroom Generic: The door lock for this cubicle requires users to have good manual dexterity.

NoAre door handles and door locks operable without grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist?

12.8

Re-hang the identified door to open outwards.

If a user falls into the inward swinging area of the door it will be difficult to gain access to the cubicle to provide assistance and for this reason an outward hinging door arrangement is recommended.

• Accessible Bathroom Generic: The door for this WC is not outward hinging.

NoIs the WC door outward hinging to ensure that the door can be opened should the user fall and lie behind the door?

12.9

No Action Required.YesIs a correctly configured drop down handrail provided to the open side of the WC?

12.10

No Action Required.YesIs a correctly configured vertical handrail provided to the open side of the WC?

12.11

No Action Required.YesIs a correctly configured horizontal handrail provided to the closed side of the WC?

12.12

No Action Required.YesIs a correctly configured padded horizontal backrest provided behind the WC?

12.13


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureAdjust or install handrail.

Vertical 600mm handrails are required on both sides of the hand basin with their lower edge set at a height of 800mm.

Accessible Bathroom Generic: The wash basin does not have vertical handrails on both sides.

NoIs a correctly configured vertical handrail provided on both sides of the hand basin?

12.14

Adjust or install handrail.

A 600mm horizontal handrail positioned at a height of between 800mm and 1000mm above the floor is required for the inside of the WC door to pull it closed after entering.

Accessible Bathroom Generic: This cubicle does not have a horizontal closing rail on the inside of the WC door.

NoIs a correctly configured horizontal handrail provided on the inside of the door to the WC?

12.15

No Action Required.YesIs a hand basin provided?12.16

Reposition the washbasin to the recommended distance in the identified location.

It is recommended that wheelchair users should be able to reach the basin to wash their hands whilst seated at the WC.

• Accessible Bathroom Generic

NoIs the hand basin set at a distance of between 140mm and 160mm from the front edge of the WC?

12.17

No Action Required.YesAre wash taps operable without grasping, pinching or twisting the wrist?

12.18

No Action RequiredYesIs the flush handle located no higher than 1100mm from the floor?

12.19


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action RequiredYesIs the flush handle for the WC

cistern located to the open side of the WC?

12.20

No Action Required.YesIs the seat on the WC continuous with no gaps, securely fitted using metal fittings and contrasting in colour to the WC pan?

12.21

No action required.YesIs the seat of the WC set at height of between 450mm and 500mm?

12.22

No action requiredYesIf the standard toilets are provided with dispensers for sanitary towels and other items, are the same facilities made available in the accessible WC?

12.23

No Action Required.YesIs a closed bin for soiled pads provided?

12.24

No Action Required.YesIs a shelf to put bags and equipment on provided?

12.25

Install correctly positioned coat hooks.

In order to provide a means of hanging outdoor clothing that is accessible to all, two coat hooks which contrast in colour to the wall should be provided at 1050mm and 1400mm above floor level.

The accessible WC does not have correctly positioned and contrasting coat hooks.

NoIs a coat hook no higher than 1050mm available?

12.26


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureInstall a correctly positioned alarm cord.

An alarm cord in a contrasting shade to the wall with finger hoops in the cord positioned at 100mm and 800mm above the floor is required. The alarm cord should be positioned so that it can be operated both from a seated position on the WC and from a lying position on the floor.

Accessible Bathroom Generic: This cubicle has no alarm system.

NoIs a correctly configured alarm cord provided?

12.27

No Action Required.YesWhen pulling the alarm cord during the audit was it attended to?

12.28

Accessible Bathroom Generic: An alarm cord in a contrasting shade to the wall with

finger hoops in the cord positioned at 100mm and 800mm above the floor is

required

Accessible Bathroom Generic: Vertical 600mm handrails are required on both sides of the hand basin with their lower edge set at

a height of 800mm.

Accessible Bathroom Generic: Toilet brushes and other obstructions should not

be placed on the open side of the wc.


Accessible Bathroom Generic: It is recommended that wheelchair users should

be able to reach the basin to wash their hands whilst seated at the WC.


Wheelchair accessible changing facilities were identified in the following locations:

• Accessible Shower

13.1

Accessible Changing and Showers13.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIf the wheelchair accessible

changing area is located in a separate sex group changing room is there an unobstructed access route at least 1000mm wide?

13.2

No Action Required.YesIs there an adequate unobstructed manoeuvring space of 1500mm × 1500mm within the changing area?

13.3

No Action Required.YesIs the shower seat slip resistant, set at a height of 480mm above the floor and is there a padded back rest at the rear of the seat?

13.4

No Action Required.YesIs the horizontal handrail 600mm in length, set at a height of 680mm, securely fixed and contrasting in colour to the wall?

13.5

No Action Required.YesIs the vertical handrail set with its lower edge 800mm above the floor, located 850mm from the adjacent side wall and does it contrast visually with the wall?

13.6


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureProvide a drop down handrail

A drop down handrail is required at the side of the shower seat to assist wheelchair users transfer from their wheelchair.


NoIs there a drop down handrail on the transfer side of the shower seat?

13.7

No Action Required.YesIs the shower operating control set at a height between 750-1050mm, operated by lever or automatic operation and is there a means of controlling water temperature below a maximum of 41°C?

13.8

No Action Required.YesCan the shower head be adjusted in the height range between 1200-2000mm to suit both standing and seated users?

13.9

No Action Required.YesIs there a shelf or receptacle within the reach of a seated shower user for soap and toiletries?

13.10

Provide a suitable shower curtain.

Unassisted wheelchair users need to push their chair away from the shower area after transferring to the shower seat. Although not essential, it is recommended that a shower curtain should be provided to enclose the shower area when in use and prevent spray soaking a user's wheelchair.


NoIs there a shower curtain or screen which encloses the shower seat and support rails?

13.11


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesIs the floor self draining with a

gentle cross-fall to a flush drainage gully or grating?

13.12

No Action Required.YesIs the floor slip resistant even when wet?

13.13

No Action Required.YesIs there a colour contrasting towel rail set at a height of 800mm within the changing room?

13.14

Provide coat hooks at different heights

Coat hooks should be provided at two different heights.


NoAre colour contrasting coat hooks provided at a height of 1050mm and 1400mm?

13.15


Accessible Shower: Unassisted wheelchair users need to push their chair away from the shower area after transferring to the shower

seat. Although not essential, it is recommended that a shower curtain should

be provided to enclose the shower area when in use and prevent spray soaking a

user's wheelchair.


Current legislative documents and standards specify that it it the reponsibility of building managers or service providers to ensure that there are suitable procedures in place to evacuate everyone from a building in the case of a fire or other emergency. The existing fire and evacuation procedures are examined below.

14.1

Fire and Evacuation Procedures14.0

PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesDo members of staff and

volunteers involved in the evacuation procedures for disabled people receive regular training based on written instructions from a competent person?

14.2

No Action Required.YesHas each disabled student and member of staff been issued with a personal escape plan?

14.3

No Action Required.YesAre evacuation routes checked regularly for combustible materials, obstacles and locked doors?

14.4

No Action Required.YesAre escape routes and final exit points as accessible to sight and mobility impaired people and wheelchair users as the entry routes?

14.5


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureNo Action Required.YesAre external routes from the fire

escapes to the assembly points free from hazards such as obstructions, unbound or slippery surface materials or poor lighting levels.

14.6

Consider providing an evacuation lift.

Unlike a normal passenger lift, an evacuation lift can continue to operate safely when there is a fire in the building. Providing an evacuation lift can be an expensive option but in high occupancy, multi-storey buildings the introduction of at least one evacuation lift with a protected power supply should be considered.

NoIs an evacuation lift with an independent power supply available to provide vertical escape from any upper or lower floor levels?

14.7

Provide carry chairs or chair sliders for stairwell refuge locations to assist in final evacuation of disabled building occupants.

Apart from refuge areas associated with an evacuation lift, an appropriate evacuation aid should be provided to assist the final removal from the refuge areas to the nearest exit point. Evacuation chairs and stair sliders are now available that can be operated safely by one person.

NoAre carry chairs provided in stairwells and at designated refuge areas where there is no alternative means to evacuate people unable to negotiate stairs?

14.8


PriorityActionAccess CommentConformsFeatureProvide flashing beacons or vibrating pagers in conjunction with the main audible alarm system.

In some buildings it is necessary to provide the same level of fire warning to a profoundly deaf person as for a person with normal hearing. Buildings which contain residential accommodation should have visual alarms throughout and tactile alarms (a small vibrating unit that goes under a pillow) in rooms of sleep. It can be very costly to retro-fit visual alarms in every area of as building but you should consider providing supplementary visual alarms in locations where a hearing impaired person is likely to be alone when the alarm sounds, for example, a library or an individual study or bedroom. Other situations where this may be relevant are in a sports changing room where people change in individual cubicles or in disabled toilets where a deaf person could be on their own behind a closed door. Providing profoundly deaf individuals with a specialist remote pager system which listens for activation of the main alarm sirens and then sets off a vibrating alert is an option which should be considered for members of staff and recognised individuals who are known to be unable to hear the audible alarm.

NoIs the fire alarm system supplemented by visual indicators or vibrating alert pagers to assist people who are unable to hear the audible alarm?

14.9

No Action Required.YesIs there a logical and consistent system of signage to indicate evacuation routes and fire doors throughout the premises?

14.10


Fire Alarms Fire blankets are located in every shared refreshment facility

Smoke detectors are supplied to every room

Break glass units are situated throughout the building

Fire extinguishers are located throughout the building

Signage to indicate the location of fire extinguishers is clear


Fire evacuation notices are supplied to every room

Fire Alarm panel


PremisesCompany Name

SMART Access Plan

Date Of Audit

Trinity College Dublin

Bronagh PageAuditor30 September 2008House 11 - Botany Bay - Zone 2

Executive Summary


ForewordThis access audit identifies a range of barriers that potentially restrict access for disabled people in the external and internal built environments.

For the purposes of the access assessment the environment’s features have been broken down into its constituent features. Each feature is assessed for conformity against certain access criteria. These criteria are derived from the following range of Best Practice sources, guidelines, standards, publications and legislation:

•Disability Act 2005 and related Sectoral Plans - Ref 1•Standards Institute BS8300:2001 and BS5588 - Ref 2•Regulations 2000, Technical Guidance Document M - Access for People with Disabilities

(Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government) - Ref 3•for Everyone - Access and use for all citizens (National Disability Authority) - Ref 4•to the Historic Environment - Meeting the needs of Disabled People (Lisa Foster) - Ref 5•Management Guidelines (Irish Government Publications 2003) - Ref 6•Auditing of the Built Environment guidelines (National Disability Authority) - Ref 7•Mobility - A Guide to Best Practice on Access to Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure

(Department of Transport United Kingdom) - Ref 8•on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces: UK Department for Transport - Ref 9

Where a site feature does not conform to this guidance, an explanation as to the potential restriction on access is provided, together with a suggested action and the priority in which such actions should be undertaken.

The Disability Act 2005 and the National Disability Authority’s initiatives build on relationships and practices which currently exist among councils, city planners, building professionals and community groups to make services in Ireland more accessible to people with disabilities.

In addition to people who use wheelchairs or have restricted mobility, there are many people affected by some degree of hearing loss, learning disability, facial disfigurement, visual impairment, mental illness or conditions such as arthritis or incontinence. This access assessment considers the needs of all potential users from a universal access perspective.

The audit is an organisation’s first step in identifying physical barriers that people with disabilities may encounter when engaging with the community, public services and facilities.

It is equally important to implement effective staff equality training and to implement good inclusive management strategies that ensure equal access for all.


Configure Limited provides consultancy, project management and equipment to help make buildings accessible for all.

For further information contact us on 01 708 9198 or e-mail [email protected]

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Priority 1 AdjustmentsCostingActionFeature

Building Entrances and Entrance Doors3.0From €400Replace or secure the weather mat.Weather mat trip hazard3.14

Signage4.0Self Help - Include in maintenance Plan.

Reposition signage at eye level on the wall next to the latch side of doors.

Consistently positioned room identification signage.

4.3

from €120 each signWhere blind or visually impaired people are required to navigate a building independently, it is recommended that Braille and tactile way-finding information is provided

Braille and tactile signage.4.4

Self Help - Include in maintenance Plan.

Improve internal non-tactile signage.Glass or reflective sign surfaces.4.5

Internal Doors7.0€730 per device.Replace door release mechanism.Door release mechanism7.11

Internal Steps8.0€25 per handrail.Install tactile warning marks in the identified

locations.Tactile marks on handrails.8.19

Shared Refreshment Facilities9.0Self help - Include in

maintenance planInstall clear signage to notify users of the potential scalding hazard

Water temperature warning notice9.15

Self HelpProvide easy to read operating instructions.Operating instructions9.23


CostingActionFeature

Self HelpProvide auxiliiary aids as necessary.Auxiliary Aids9.25

Accessible Toilets12.0€400 per doorReplace the existing handles and locks with

easy to manipulate door furniture.Door handles and door locks.12.8

€160 per Handrail unit fitted.Adjust or install handrail.Vertical handrails at either side of the hand basin.

12.14

€160 per Handrail unit fitted.Adjust or install handrail.Horizontal handrail on inside of WC door.

12.15

€24 per doorInstall correctly positioned coat hooks.Coat hooks.12.26

€180 per unit location fitted.Install a correctly positioned alarm cord.Correctly positioned alarm cord.12.27

Accessible Changing and Showers13.0€24 per doorProvide coat hooks at different heightsCoat hooks alternative heights13.15



Access Routes to the Premises2.0from €45 per cover or

Configure Engineers Report Required

Replace gratings if the slots are more than 13mm wide and/or reposition so that they are at right angles to the line of pedestrian traffic.

Slots or gratings in the access route.2.6

Corridors5.0Configure Engineers report

required.Where feasible, remove obstructions from the identified corridors. Where projections and obstructions are unavoidable, provide guarding and warning notices as appropriate.

Obstructions in corridors5.4

Internal Doors7.0from €400 per door - subject

to site surveyInstall appropriately configured vision panels on doors in constant use.

Door vision panels7.4

Internal Steps8.0€240 per locationInstall corduroy hazard warning surfaces in the

identified location.Corduroy hazard warning.8.9

from €50 per metreInstall colour contrasting nosings for the steps in the identified location.

Colour contrasting step nosings.8.10

from €1900 per rail per flightReplace or extend handrails in the identified locations.

Handrails continuous and extending across landings

8.17

from €1900 per rail per flightReplace or extend handrail in the identified locations.

Handrail extends 300mm beyond the end of the steps.

8.18

Shared Refreshment Facilities9.0



Configure Engineers report required.

Provide a section of worktop at a height suitable for wheelchair users

Height of worktop9.7

Configure Engineers report required

Provide a suitable knee recess with thermal protection under the worktop

Knee recess beneath worktop9.8

Self help - Include in maintenance plan

Provide automatic or lever operated water taps.Easy operation water taps9.12

Maintenance PlanRelocate the fire extinguisher to the recommended height in an unobstructed location between the hob and the main door

Fire extinguisher location9.24

Accessible Bedrooms10.0Self helpProvide a bed with firm edges on the outer rim

at a height of 450mmFirm bed surface10.6

Self helpMaintain an unobstructed circulation width by relocating furniture.

Circulation space10.10

Ambulant Disabled Toilets11.0Configure Engineers report

requiredProvide a means to control water temperature at the outlet.

Water temperature above 41°C.11.4


Create an unobstructed manoeuvring area in front of wash basins.

Wash basin manoeuvring space.11.5

€160 per Handrail unit fitted.Install dual vertical grabrails for alt least one wash basin.

Wash basin grabrails11.7


Relocate the identified items to a more accessible position.

Height of equipment11.8

Accessible Toilets12.0€600 per door (estimate)Re-hang the identified door to open outwards.Outward hinging WC door.12.9




Reposition the washbasin to the recommended distance in the identified location.

Washbasin distance from WC12.17

Accessible Changing and Showers13.0€240 per Drop Handle unit

fitted.Provide a drop down handrailDrop down handrail not present13.7

Self Help - Include in maintenance plan

Provide a suitable shower curtain.Shower curtain or screen13.11

Fire and Evacuation Procedures14.0approx €1200 per chair, inc

trainingor

approx €2000 per chair, inc training

Provide carry chairs or chair sliders for stairwell refuge locations to assist in final evacuation of disabled building occupants.

Carry chairs and life sliders14.8

From €740 per sounderor

Install Fire Pager Alert system From €4000

Provide flashing beacons or vibrating pagers in conjunction with the main audible alarm system.

Supplementary fire alert for hearing impaired people

14.9



Building Entrances and Entrance Doors3.0€1,500 per door leaf -

subject to surveyConsider upgrading doors to power operation or incorporating a low energy pneumatic opener for self closing doors.

Power operated doors3.5

Corridors5.0from €8000 per location (site

survey required)Carry out building adjustments to improve circulation in the identified corridor locations.

Corridor manoeuvring space5.3

Internal Surfaces6.0€30m2Replace the identified flooring with a more slip-

resistant surface when next refurbishing. In the interim, provide hazard signs whenever the flooring is wet and ensure cleaning and maintenance operations are appropriate.

Non slip resistant flooring6.2

Internal Doors7.0Configure Engineers report

requiredIf a minimum of 300mm unobstructed area cannot be created at the side of the leading edge of the door, it is recommended that an automatic door opener should be provided.

Side clearance of doors7.3

Internal Steps8.0Configure Engineers report

requiredRemove the risk of customers tripping on the step lip.

Overlap or lip.8.4



from €1900 per rail per flightReplace the identified handrail of inconsistent height above the steps.

Consistent handrail height above steps.8.14

from €1900 per rail per flightReplace the handrail in the identified locations.Handrail diameter.8.21

Shared Refreshment Facilities9.0€25 per step or €30 m2.Replace the floor surface when next

refurbishing. Replace the floor surface when next refurbishing.

9.6


Provide a lever operated sink waste mechanism.

Lever waste mechanism9.11


Provide a swivel neck mixer tap at the side of the sink unit if wheelchair users regularly use the facility.

Side located swivel neck tap9.13


Provide thermostatically controlled waterWater supply limited below 41°C9.14

Maintenance PlanRelocate any electrical controls to a location which is generally accessible.

Relocate any electrical controls9.22

Accessible Bedrooms10.0€730 per deviceReplace door release mechanismDoor release mechanism10.5

Ambulant Disabled Toilets11.0Configure Engineers report

requiredCreate a cubicle for ambulant disabled users when next refurbishing.

WC cubicle for ambulant users11.2

Self Help - Include in maintenance plan

Install easy to operate wash taps in the identified location.

Wash basin taps11.3

Fire and Evacuation Procedures14.0Configure Engineers report

requiredConsider providing an evacuation lift.Evacuation Lift14.7

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