Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Strathclyde International Business Unit (SIBU) - meeting rooms, lecture theatre and computer labs, the Law School, the department of Marketing, and Conference and Events space.
- Related link Cathedral Wing – Strathclyde Business School.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/cathedral-wing-strathclyde-business-school
- Related link Henry Dyer Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/henry-dyer-building
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Glasgow.
- The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Queen Street.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Building Parking (Strathclyde Business School)
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 220cm x 600cm (7ft 3in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 600cm (7ft 3in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
- There is a permit holder only parking area with drop bollard entry in front of the Cathedral Wing.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There are additional Blue Badge bays in front of the Henry Dyer Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - School of Business Studies)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Cathedral Street, between the Stenhouse and Cathedral Wings.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The automatic door is push button controlled. The button is 95cm high.
- There is also a 140cm wide manual revolving door round to the left here.
- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp is long with a maximum slope of 4.3 degrees.
- The ramp does not offer handrails for the first section.
- There is an alternative easy ramp leading up from the left of the building which bypasses the 4 steps without handrails there.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear, leading from Rottenrow.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading down to the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The initial steps down from Rottenrow do not offer handrails or tactile paving.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are two lowered sections. The one to the right offers a clear knee recess.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lecture Theatre(s) (SW105)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
SW104
- This room is located on level 1 (ground floor).
- There is level access to this room from the main entrance.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no chairs with arm rests available, and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW106
- This room is located on level 1 (ground floor).
- There is level access to this room from the main entrance.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no chairs with arm rests available, and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW108
- This room is located to the rear of level 1 (ground floor).
- There is a glass wall and door to the room.
- There is level access to this room from the main entrance.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW109
- This room is located to the rear of level 1 (ground floor).
- There is level access to this room from the main entrance.
- There is a glass wall and door to this room.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
Other Floors (SBS Main Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are further staircases at the opposite end of the building.
Lift (Lifts 123 and 126)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 130cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
- 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Lift (Lift 124)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far end of level 1, past Events & Conference.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 110cm (3ft 4in x 3ft 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 does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
SW203 - Postgraduate Computing/Trading Simulation Lab
- This room is located on level 2.
- There is level access to this room from the lifts.
- Some tables are fixed but no seating is fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
Lecture Theatre(s) (SW204)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
SW205 Postgraduate Computer Lab
- This room is located to the rear of level 2.
- There is level access to this room from the lifts.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no chairs with arm rests available, and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW429 - Meeting Room
- This meeting room is located to on level 4.
- There is level access to this room from the lifts.
- No seats or tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW415
- This room is located to the rear of level 4.
- There is level access to this room from the lifts.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW520
- This room is located on level 5.
- There is level access to this room from the lifts.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
SW601b
- This room is located to the rear of level 6.
- There is level access to this room from the lifts.
- No seats and tables are fixed.
- There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no chairs with arm rests available and all seats have backs.
- The room does not contain a lectern.
- There is level access to the AV controls which are at a suitable height for all.
- The room does not contain a hearing loop.
- The lighting is adjustable.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 223cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 4in).
- 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 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot 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 cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low 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 good.
- There is a good 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 bright.
Accessible Toilet (Upper Floors)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- There are toilets on each floor located in the same location. The level 3 and 6 accessible toilets offer clos-o-mat style toilets with built in rails on either side as well as a vertical grab rail on the rear wall.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 98cm (3ft 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 3, by the main stairs.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lifts 123 and 126.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 5, by the main stairs.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lifts 123 and 126.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is also a female toilet on level 2 and a male toilet on level 4 by the far stairs next to Lift 124.
- These are 48m from lifts 123 and 126.
- There are further standard toilets on the landing between floors on both sets of stairs.
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 generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.