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COVID-19 Information (Heriot Watt University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include main reception and the main lecture theatre.

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  • The Arch is located at the front of the main building.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Galashiels.
• The nearest mainline station is Edinburgh Waverley.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (University)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 70m (77yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • This small area of parking is for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is a large public car park behind this area that can also be used.

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Parking (Public)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 75m (82yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 105m (115yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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  • The automatic door is for disabled access only and is push pad activated.
  • There is a 2cm metal threshold in the doorway.
  • Alternative access is via the adjacent revolving door.
  • When exiting via the automatic door there is a push button as opposed to a pad.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in a corridor off the atrium.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1.
• The lift is 35m (38yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 140cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 36m (39yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in a corridor off the atrium.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 250cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 40m (44yd) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 256cm x 266cm (8ft 5in x 8ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet - First Floor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located between the lift and the toilets.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located between the lift and the toilets.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp bypasses the steps.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible toilet on the first floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the rear of the atrium.
  • The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • Additional standard toilets are located on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.