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McGregor House

Southbank Business Park, 10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, G66 1XF

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the right corridor as you exit the reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the left corridor as you exit the reception.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the stairs.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Donaldson Crescent opposite the left corner of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the front entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is an unmarked walkway between the bays that is 180cm wide.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Standard parking bays at the front of the building are reserved parking only for tenants in the building.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 196cm (width) x 605cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Donaldson Street.
    • The standard on street and EV charging bays are at the rear of the building.

Entrance (Front)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on Donaldson Crescent.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a key fob and intercom for out of hours entry.

Entrance (Rear)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building on Donaldson Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • Some users may find it difficult to open the door.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter via the front entrance.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 91cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 67cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor offices, the rear tiered seating in the auditorium.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and manual doors.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Key fobs are required to enter the corridors and stairs from the reception lobby.

Entrance (Auditorium)

  • This entrance is located at the end of the main corridor to the right as you exit the reception.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The doors may be difficult for some users to open.

Theatre (Auditorium)

  • Theatre Information View
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • There is a designated seating area.
    • The following rows have stepped access: the second and third seating rows.
    • The central 4 seats on both sides can be removed to provide more level access space, providing up to 4 wheelchair spaces.
    • Seating available includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There are tables available that are unsuitable for wheelchair use. The underside is 68cm high. The surface is 71cm high.
      There is a fixed height lectern, 92cm high to the lower edge.
      The auditorium has a projector and screen and flipchart available.

Designated Seating (Auditorium)

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located either side of the centre of the tiered seating.
  • The distance from the auditorium entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the designated seating has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed .
  • There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
  • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you and behind you.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).
  • The central 4 seats on both sides can be removed to provide up to 4 wheelchair spaces.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter via the front entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the right corridor as you exit reception.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, written text, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 177cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.