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36-557: Croydon Police Station is a heritage-listed former police station at Samwell Street, Croydon , Shire of Croydon , Queensland , Australia. It was built in 1899. It is also known as Former Police Station and Residence. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 23 July 1999. European settlement in Croydon commenced following the discovery of gold bearing reefs in the area in about 1885. At first, ore

72-700: A consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosing, and ramp surfaces. When children are the principal users in a building or facility (e.g., elementary schools), a second set of handrails at an appropriate height can assist them and aid in preventing accidents. A maximum height of 28 inches measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing. Sufficient vertical clearance between upper and lower handrails, 9 inches minimum, should be provided to help prevent entrapment. Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm) vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at

108-777: A consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. When children are the principal users in a building or facility (e.g., elementary schools), a second set of handrails at an appropriate height can assist them and aid in preventing accidents. A maximum height of 28 inches (711 mm) measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing is recommended for handrails designed for children. Sufficient vertical clearance between upper and lower handrails, 9 inches (229 mm) minimum, should be provided to help prevent entrapment. Handrails are available in several different varieties including wooden/timber , stainless steel , brass , or aluminium . Some varieties are more hard-wearing than others, and

144-533: A lock-up, additional cells and stables were added to the Police Reserve. As Croydon developed, the initial police and justice facilities were replaced with larger buildings. In 1896, local contractor James Lancaster constructed a large timber building for use as police barracks (now known as the former police station). In 1897 further cells were constructed. A residence for the Officer-In-Charge

180-577: A number of countries, typically containing more or less of these facilities. An example includes women's police stations in Latin America. There are 1,024 police stations and directorates in the Greek territory, each of them is responsible for the safety of the citizens in their area. They usually have parking areas for vehicles, interrogation areas and holding cells. In India, police stations are referred to as " thana " or " thane ". The term thana

216-519: A number of officers, often under the command of an inspector or superintendent , usually also commanding a sub-division or division respectively, and therefore giving the names of "sub-divisional station" or "divisional station" to their stations. In Scotland a police station may be referred to as a police office. As well as traditional, staffed, police stations, there are a number of kiosks in Dubai allowing instant access to police services via

252-403: A particular police station depend on many factors like area covered, population, topography , crime rate, sensitivity, important places and others. Some police stations may have police outposts under them. Police outposts are set up when areas covered by police stations have difficult topography, a lack of transportation, high population density, communally sensitive places and border points, or if

288-413: A verandah lining the four sides of the principal part of the building. The roof is surmounted by an iron ridge ventilator. Simple timber verandah posts support the verandah and a simple timber dowel balustrade and handrail line the verandahs. Entrance to the building is provided on the southern face via an open tread timber stair. The rear wing abuts the northern edge of the verandah on the northern face of

324-930: A video touchscreen. Handrail A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide safety or support. In Britain , handrails are referred to as banisters . Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls, and to provide bodily support in bathrooms or similar areas. Handrails are typically supported by balusters or attached to walls. Similar items not covered in this article include bathroom handrails —which help to prevent falls on slippery, wet floors—other grab bars , used, for instance, in ships' galleys , and barres , which serve as training aids for ballet dancers. Guard rails and balustrades line drop-offs and other dangerous areas, keeping people and vehicles out. British Standard and British Standard Code of Practice are harmonized to European Normal (EN) series. Handrail height

360-411: A village basis. Most villages of any size had a "police house". Police houses in small villages were often staffed by a single uniformed constable , with larger stations being staffed by more. Local police stations were grouped together under the command of a uniformed sergeant , whose station was known as a "sergeant's station". Larger towns in the county constabulary areas had police stations staffed by

396-404: Is defined as either a circular cross section with an outside diameter of 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum or a non-circular cross section with a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (102 mm) minimum and 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (159 mm) maximum and a cross section dimension of 2 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (57 mm)) maximum. In addition,

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432-636: Is derived from the Persian word sthan , which means a place or location. The British colonial administration adopted this term, and it has been widely used ever since. There are regional variations, such as Kāval nilaiyam in Tamil Nadu , etc. Police stations have a designated area under their jurisdiction. Police stations are headed by a station house officer (SHO) who may be of inspector or sub-inspector rank, assisted by an assistant sub-inspector, head constables, and constables . The number of personnel in

468-445: Is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places. The complex is a good, representative example of a nineteenth century police precinct. The place is important because of its aesthetic significance. The buildings have aesthetic significance as an intact precinct of nineteenth century timber civic buildings which contribute to the townscape. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article

504-437: Is not less than 1 + 3 ⁄ 4 inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (32 mm) to a maximum of 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inches (0.25 mm). Handrails are located at a height between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm). In areas where children are

540-609: Is one of a number of public buildings within the main street of Croydon, and is adjacent to the Court House , and near the Shire Hall . The site comprises a number of simple timber buildings, including the police residence at the corner of the streets, the police station to the west of this with frontage to Samwell Street and cells to the rear, south of the police station. The former police station, originally constructed as police barracks and following dismantling of sections of

576-525: Is set between 0.9 and 1 metre ( 35 + 3 ⁄ 8 and 39 + 3 ⁄ 8  in). Various model codes—The International Code Council (ICC ) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA )—and accessibility standards—ANSI A117.1 and the Americans With Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design (ADASAD)—refer to handrail dimensions. Current versions of these codes and standards now agree that handrail

612-494: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require that the distance between the wall and handrail be a minimum of 2 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (57 mm). The 1992 Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) stated that there was to be an absolute dimension of 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (38 mm) between a handrail and a wall. This was actually a "grab bar" dimension which

648-524: The International Residential Code (IRC) includes a definition of a "Type II" handrail that allows for handrail with a perimeter dimension greater than 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (159 mm). The IRC and residential portion of the 2009 IBC define Type II handrail as follows: Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (159 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of

684-515: The area is very large. There are many police stations in India which lack basic infrastructure like proper buildings, landline telephones, wireless sets, vehicles, computers and adequate police personnel. Specialized police stations also exist for specific purposes, such as cyber crime, railway, traffic enforcement, and women. The police stations (or barracks) of the Garda Síochána come in

720-586: The area they serve. The names used for these facilities include: Multiple informal names exist, such as "cop shop", "cophouse" or (in the UK) "nick". The area a police station serves has a variety of different names, such as precinct, district, division and zone. However, in some police forces such as Hampshire Constabulary , police stations do not serve a specific area and the officers have great flexibility over where they can operate. Typical facilities at police stations typically include: Specialized stations exist in

756-471: The building and has a small rectangular plan with gabled roof. The cells located to the rear of the police station are constructed with a timber frame and corrugated iron sheeting cladding externally. The cells are elevated on low stumps. The gabled roof of the small structure is also clad with corrugated iron sheeting. A verandah lines the southern elevation of the building and access is provided via an open tread timber stair. The former Croydon Police Station

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792-450: The building emphasises the principal entrance. The police residence is a single storeyed timber-framed building slightly elevated on low stumps. The building comprises a central four room core with kitchen and bathroom to the north. The building is of single skinned construction with the frame expressed externally and internally lined with horizontal boarding. The pyramidal hipped roof is clad with corrugated iron sheeting and extends over

828-411: The building reused as the police station from 1937, is a single storeyed timber framed and clad building elevated on low stumps. The hipped roof of the building is clad with corrugated iron sheeting. Verandahs line three sides of the building. The timber verandah posts are stop-chamfered and located between the posts is timber dowel balustrade . A gabled projection on the southern principal facade of

864-462: The following types, in ascending order of size: FARAJA police command established in 2022 replaced NAJA police force has provincial and county commands, Police electronic offices are called Police +10 (پلیس+۱۰). Iranian cities needs 2000 more police stations/bases per deputy command. There are four thousand patrols. The county constabularies in Great Britain were previously organised on

900-431: The horizontal bracket arm. There is an allowance however for variations in the handrail size—for every 1 ⁄ 2 inch (13 mm) of additional perimeter dimension over 4 inches (102 mm), 1 ⁄ 8 inch (3.2 mm) may be subtracted from the clearance requirement. Handrails are to support a continuous load of 50 pounds per foot (74 kg/m) or a concentrated load of 200 pounds (91 kg) applied at

936-561: The original barracks was retained as a police station. The kitchen of the barracks was removed for use as a tracker's quarters. The remainder of the building was sold as timber. Correspondence between the Croydon station and the Inspector of Police in Cairns suggests that the "decline of Croydon" since the initial boom period was the reason for the dismantling and removal of part of the original police barracks. The population of Croydon in 1937

972-503: The principal users of a building or facility, the 2010 ADASAD recommends that a second set of handrails at a maximum height of 28 inches (711 mm) measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing can assist in preventing accidents. The distance between the wall and handrail gripping surface is also governed by local code with the most common requirement being 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (38 mm) minimum. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and

1008-407: The profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of 3 ⁄ 4 inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5 ⁄ 16 inch (8 mm) within 7 ⁄ 8 inch (22 mm) below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth shall continue for at least 3 ⁄ 8 inch (10 mm) to a level that

1044-578: The rear of the police reserve in 1977 and the nineteenth century buildings were vacated but not removed from the site. The Minister of Lands gave permission to the National Trust of Queensland to occupy the early buildings in 1982. More recently, the Croydon Shire Council has used the police station as a library and museum. The former Croydon Police Station is located on the corner of Samwell and Alldridge Streets, Croydon. The site

1080-710: The top of the handrail. As handrails come in different materials, the strengths can vary. From timber to stainless steel, it is best to pick a handrail that will be right for the area. Stainless steel will be stronger and more durable outside, whereas timber can be just as strong but less durable outside. ADA Handrail height requirements are issued to create a safe enjoyable space to enjoy for everyone. The ADA height of handrail requirements that will primarily be used by children have their own unique requirements. The top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosing, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at

1116-495: Was 250. In 1939 the verandahs of both the police station and the police residence were made fly proof with the addition of timber battening and fly screens. The trackers quarters were restumped at this time. Although the 1889 lockup was retained in the reduced complex, it was reclad. In 1938 a police report of the police residence described the building as having three bedrooms, dining and sitting room, kitchen, pantry, bathrooms and verandah. New police buildings were constructed at

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1152-405: Was completed in 1899. The gold reef discovered at Croydon was exhausted by 1907 and development within the town waned. The police service continued at Croydon and repairs and repainting was undertaken at the police complex in 1911. Further work was conducted in 1937 when the barracks, now too large for the small number of officers serving in Croydon, was cut into sections and only a small section of

1188-477: Was crushed at the Etheridge field with facilities in Croydon established by the end of 1886 causing a rapid influx of prospectors. A town grew up around the gold field and the initial survey plans included a Police Reserve. The first police station was erected during 1886 for a cost of £ 196 and a court house incorporating offices for a mining warden and mining registrar was completed in the following year. By 1889

1224-415: Was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 23 July 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history. The former Croydon Police Station, established from 1886, demonstrates the evolution of the early Croydon township with the provision of essential services following the discovery of gold in the area. The place

1260-628: Was originally based on "The Queensland heritage register" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 7 July 2014, archived on 8 October 2014). The geo-coordinates were originally computed from the "Queensland heritage register boundaries" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 5 September 2014, archived on 15 October 2014). [REDACTED] Media related to Croydon Police Station at Wikimedia Commons Police station Large departments may have many stations to cover

1296-438: Was part of the 1986 ANSI A117.1. ANSI changed the notation to 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (38 mm) minimum in 1990. This was not corrected in 2010 with the approval of the new ADASAD which now calls for a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (38 mm) minimum clearance. Codes also generally require that there be a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (38 mm) clearance between the underside of the handrail and any obstruction—including

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