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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include computers and class teaching zones.
• Related link Merchiston Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/merchiston-building
• Related link Merchiston Lecture Theatre - A.17.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/merchiston-lecture-theatre-a-17

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the main building, off Mardale Crescent.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Merchiston Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 372cm x 400cm (12ft 2in x 13ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Merchiston Building accessible rear entrance.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Merchiston Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 62m (67yd 2ft) from the accessible rear entrance.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Merchiston Campus car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the main building, off Mardale Crescent.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 375cm x 490cm (12ft 4in x 16ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Colinton Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 490cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Colinton Road and Mardale Crescent.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Comments View
  • A parking permit is required to park in the rear University car park.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Upper B level in the Merchiston Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 127cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance provides step free access to the main computing and teaching zones only.
  • A swipe card is required for entry here between 18:00-08:00.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Jack Kilby Computing Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the central courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • The second entrance doors are touch pad operated.
  • There is a third set of doors similar to the second which are 159cm wide.
  • This entrance provides step free access to the accessible toilet and the front area of the computing centre only.

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Entrance (Staircase Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the Merchiston Building left stairs.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading down from the Upper B level, as part of the stairs.
  • There is / are 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).

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Reception

• Help Desk is located in the centre of the main computing area.
• The desk is 47m (51yd 1ft) from the internal entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is ramped access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower part of the main computing area towards the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The front steps are shown in photographs 11 and 12. The steps can be bypassed using the separate entrances, although this involves a long journey through the Merchiston Building.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the raised central areas.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the raised central areas.
  • The width of the ramp is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramps and steps are shown in photographs 13-16. There are ramps on either side offering alternative handrails.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the standard toilets near the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • Photographs 17 and 18 show these steps.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Stairlift - Jack Kilby Computing Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the Main Entrance - Jack Kilby Computing Centre.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Level B, UB.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230Kg.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance - Jack Kilby Computing Centre.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 105cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access to the Standard Toilets, Level A corridor, Workshop Block and Lecture Theatre A17.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff/main building security.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 290cm (5ft x 9ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • A university swipe card is required to access this toilet. These are generally issued to students who may need access here.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the upper ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located male.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 9m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you enter.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
  • There is a lift to access the toilet(s).
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).