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Union Social 1889

Teviot Row House, University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Row, EH8 9AJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are uneven slopes on approach to Teviot Row House main entrance and the Union Social 1889 bar at the rear of Teviot Row House.
  • There is step-free internal access via lift from the main entrance of Teviot Row House to the Union Social 1889 on both floor 0 and floor 2 with single automatic doors.
  • There is step-free access to the main entrance internal entrance into the Union Social 1889 on floor 0 from within Teviot Row House. This entrance has a set of manual double doors and is located at the bottom of the main staircase.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Union Social 1889 external entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to floor 0 of Union Social 1889.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 4 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free level access via lift.
  • 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
  • There is a stepped entrance leading into Union Social 1889 from the Union Social Garden
  • There is stepped access from within Teviot Row House floor 3 leading into the balcony area of the Union Social 1889 on floor 2.

Union Social 1889 External Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the rear of Teviot Row House leading directly into Union Social 1889 on floor 0.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 185cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 185cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Union Social 1889

  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located on floor 0.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 114cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: countertop and touchscreen.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • There is stepped access to the garden area.
    • There is step-free access by ramp to the games room.
    • There is 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, long tables and booths.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • 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.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Teviot Row House Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance into Teviot Row House via the Teviot Row House main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The building floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour 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.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All 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 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are automatic doors to enter and exit the lift on all floors.

Union Social 1889 Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the Union Social 1889 bar area.
  • The floors 0 and 2 within Union Social 1889 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.