Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include vending machine services.
- Marmaduke's Coffee Dock is located in the far rear left of the Purcell Building.
- Related link Purcell House/Conference Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dublin-city-university/all-hallows-campus/access-guides/purcell-house-conference-centre
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The entrance to the campus is located off GracePark Road.
- There is parking throughout the campus for staff permit holders and visitors who can acquire temporary permits from the reception in the Drumcondra Building.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stations to the campus are located on Drumcondra Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is the Drumcondra Railway Station located 1.6 km away.
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Useful Links
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- For information on Dublin Buses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Irish Rail website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services Homepage please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01 700 5927.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability and Learning Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on DCU Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 1 7005736.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located the car park is located to the left of the building reserved parking and the blue badge bay are located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (External Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of Purcell House.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the buildings right hand side opposite Dunboyne House.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Entrance (Purcell House Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the left wing of Purcell House.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the area.
- There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Eating and Drinking (Marmaduke's Coffee Dock)
- The following information is for the café.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Purcell House entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- The type of food served here is vending machine selection.
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Comments
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- The food service counter is currently closed (May 2023), however the café is still open for seating and for use of the vending machines.
- There are two vending machines at the back of the café, which dispense a limited selection of hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks.
- The height of the controls is between 103cm and 148cm.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is just outside the Purcell House entrance into the Coffee Dock.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located just outside the Coffee Dock Purcell House entrance.