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The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There are some columns, with a high colour contrast, on the approach to the building.
  • The building has one main external entrance.
    There are push pad activated automatic doors at the main entrance. It can also be accessed internally via Design Informatics building, which has its own entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to level 0.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all levels.
  • There is a narrow corridor to access the toilet with adaptations and shared toilet facilities on level 1.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited in this building.
  • There are no manual doors in the circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of level 1.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located at the rear of level 1.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the shared toilet.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the corner of Crichton Street and Potterrow.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.

Entrance (Toilet Area)

  • This entrance is located on the left of level 1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second entrance on level 1 on the right of the toilet area.
    The door is single with a locked extension and is 87cm wide.

Lift (Platform)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The external and internal lift controls are between 80cm - 110cm high.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • Levels 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are steps on both sides of the tiered seating area.

Exhibition Space

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Display information includes: televisions/screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1.
    • The distance from the platform lift is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a platform lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 202cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 143cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 66cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.