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Old Medical School - Doorway 1

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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Emergency Egress for Building

  • General Building Information View
    • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer into an evacuation chair.

Overview

  • About View
    • The Old Medical School - Doorway 1 is a section of a very large building with 3 floors.
    • There is 1 main lift and 1 main staircase within the building.
    • The floors are signed as Ground, 1, 2 and 3.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
    • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to The Old Medical School - Doorway 1 is step-free and level.
  • The step-free approach to the Old Medical School - Doorway 1 is from Teviot Place.
  • The Old Medical School - Doorway 1 had one entrance.
  • This entrance has step-free level access to the ground floor. The door is push pad activated, and requires a card to access.
  • The entrance is signed as Old Medical School - Doorway No. 1.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes vary between hard and smooth, and carpeted.
  • There are no seating areas along the circulation and lobby areas.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor next to reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor next to reception.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the courtyard of the Old Medical School building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of cobbles.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Old Medical School - Doorway 1.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the left side as you enter the Old Medical Building courtyard.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 94cm.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the ground floor opposite the lift.
  • The distance from the Old Medical School - Doorway 1 entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and desks.
  • The tables are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor opposite the reception.
  • The distance from the Old Medical School - Doorway 1 entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground floor, floor 1, floor 2 and floor 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 115cm (width) x 103cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter.
  • The ground floor, floor 1, floor 2 and floor 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not 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 size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor next to reception.
    • The distance from the Old Medical School - Doorway 1 entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 177cm (width) x 202cm (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 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • 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 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 45cm 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 118cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.