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G.02 - School of Economics - Undergraduate Student Hub

13-15 South College Street, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA

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Access To

  • The Undergraduate Student Hub is located on the ground floor of 13-15 South College Street to the rear.
  • View information on South College Street, 13-15 (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into G.02 - School of Economics - Undergraduate Student Hub.
  • There is a slight ramp beyond the entrance to enter the room, with a handrail on the right as you go down the ramp.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a key fob/card reader to enter the room at a height of 95cm.

Room

  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the room from the room entrance.
  • The following areas have stepped access: silent space personal study booth.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Kitchenette

  • The kitchen/dining area is located straight ahead as you enter G.02 - School of Economics - Undergraduate Student Hub, on the left side of the room.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a microwave.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear left of the student hub.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear left of the student hub.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the left side of the G.02 - School of Economics - Undergraduate Student Hub.
    • The distance from the G.02 - School of Economics - Undergraduate Student Hub entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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 338cm (width) x 171cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 92cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is an additional mirror above the wash basin.