Port Hope nuclear discovery centre

Parking

• There is one (1) Type A spot located to the left of the centre, by the OfficeLinx main doors.

Available

Exterior paths of travel

• Exterior paths have no change in level or slope. 

Available

Curb ramps/depressed curbs 

• A ramp to the entrance is located to the right of the sidewalk.

Available

Entrances/exits 

• The main accessible entrance/exit door located at the west side of the building close to the parking area. This main building entrance is comprised of one set of double doors. The door width is 1905 mm. 

Available

Stairs and stairwells 

• The building is two storeys with no basement. The Nuclear Discovery Centre is on the ground level.

N/A

Interior accessible routes 

• Interior routes to and from the main accessible entrance/exits exceed the minimum of 1,500 mm, except the interior door from the centre leading into the back hallway to the washroom is only 914.4 mm.
• Floor surfaces are covered by stable, firm and slip-resistant carpet and vinyl. 

Available

Elevating devices 

• The building is two storeys with no basement and has elevator access to the second floor, but the Nuclear Discovery Centre is on the ground floor.

N/A

Washrooms

• There are accessible stalls in both male and female designated washrooms.

Available

Controls and operating mechanisms 

• There are wheelchair accessible door control push buttons.
• Interactive displays, light switches, outlets, and manual pull fire alarms are at recommended mounting heights.

Available

Assistive listening devices and acoustics

• Not available.

N/A

Public address systems 

• The building does not have a public address system.

N/A

Fire and life safety systems

• Fire detection systems are in place, including manual pull stations and fire extinguishers.
• Alarm signals are both audible and visual.

Available

Lighting

• Lighting integrates both artificial and natural lighting sources with full spectrum to aid in identifying edges and colour contrasts.

Available

Signage and wayfinding 

• All signage is designed and strategically placed with ideal mounting heights. 

Available

Assembly areas 

• There is one (1) designated area that can be used as an assembly area located by the digital sign at the front of the building, next to the road.

Available

Meeting and multi-purpose rooms 

• There are conference rooms and open space meeting areas but not for public use. They are available for rent.

Available

Cafeteria and dining facilities 

• The building does not have a cafeteria or dining facility. 

N/A

Outdoor public use eating areas 

• There are no outdoor eating areas available for public use.

N/A

Kitchens and kitchenettes 

• The building does have kitchenette, but not for public use.

N/A

Elevated platforms or stages 

• There are no elevated platforms or stages.

N/A