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Wilkie Building

The University of Edinburgh, Central Campus, Medical School, Edinburgh, EH8 9AJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the upper part of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.
  • The approach to the alternative entrance is via either a steep ramp or steps.
  • The alternative entrance accesses the lower part of the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • Step-free access to the lower area of the ground floor from the main entrance is via a platform lift.
    • There is a set of six 18cm steps to access the lower area of the ground floor which are bypassed by this lift.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the lower part of the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower part of the ground floor.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the upper part of the ground floor.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first and second floor.

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Crichton Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is one step.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 21cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a third, single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • 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 500kg.
    • 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 150cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located towards the right of the building.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Some sections of the stairs have handrails on both sides.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower part of the ground floor towards the left of the building.
    • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a platform lift.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long 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 high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.