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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include School of the Built Environment.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in the Riccarton Campus.
• The nearest mainline station is Curriehill.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The Riccarton Campus is located on the western edge of Edinburgh.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
• There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 450cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 17m (19yd) from the 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• 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 not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance )

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at either side of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located between the road and entrance.
• There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The slope is used to bypass the steps.

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Outside Access (Adapted Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.

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  • There is a slight threshold at the door.

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Level Change (Adapted Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • The Edwin Chadwick Building shares an internal link with the William Arrol Building.

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Crush Area

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • 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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Level Change (Steps and Ramp to Level 1)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the standard male toilets.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right of the standard male toilets.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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  • There is a gate at the top of the ramp which is wide enough for a wheelchair to access.

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Lift

• The lift is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 116cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 178cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 10in).
• 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 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 2)

• 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 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to your left as you exit the lift on level 2.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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
  • 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 male accessible cubicles within this toilet, which are very similar in layout.
  • These are the details for the one to your left as you enter.
  • The lateral transfer space of the one to your right as you enter is located on the left. .

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Accessible Toilet (Level 3)

• 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 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on level 3 to your right as you exit the lift.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 260cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • 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 62cm (2ft 0in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a standard shower cubicle in this toilet. See Shower section for further details.
  • There is an identical adapted toilet with standard shower in the same location on level 4.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to your left, through the crush area.
  • The female toilets are 43m (47yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to your left, through the crush area.
  • The male toilets are 39m (43yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also similar standard male and female toilets located in the same area on levels 3 and 4.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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SafeZone

• SafeZone is a free app based system for students and staff that enhances their personal safety. SafeZone extends the reach of campus safety and security, to cater for the real time needs of the people who use campus every day. It provides a quick and easy way for users to alert SafeGuarding Services, when help or assistance is needed.
• For information about the SafeZone please click here.