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Summary

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• Service View
  • Library and Learning Centre and dining and drinking area.
  • Kirkcaldy Campus - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the dining and drinking area and library.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the main corridor to the dining area, on your left the female toilet is next to the male toilets, and is 8 metres from the entrance to the dining area. Another female toilet is located in the other wing to the building at the far end of the upper-level corridor, on the right just past the upper entrance to the lecture theatre.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located in the main corridor to the dining area on your left, the male toilet is to the female toilet and is 10 metres from the entrance to the dining area.
  • There are no accessible toilets in this block – nearest is on the ground floor of the main building, past the reception counter and continue toward the end of the corridor, the accessible toilet is on your right.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the campus is KY2 5YS. The campus is located in the centre of Kirkcaldy. The campus can be accessed via the B925 or the A910 which are both off of the A92.
  • Car parking at Kirkcaldy campus is free of charge.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Whyte Melville Road. Stagecoach Bus Service numbers 11, 11A, 13 and 13A serve this route.
  • For more information on stage coach bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Kirkcaldy.
  • Kirkcaldy station is located off Whyte Melville Road, approximately 0.1 miles from the campus. Kirkcaldy station is served by Caledonian Sleeper, LNER and ScotRail.
  • For more information on Kirkcaldy Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on travelling to the university of Dundee.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Student Services Enquiry Centre is located in the City Campus on Campus Green next to DUSA The Union, and is open daily during the week.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01382 381 900.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Services is part of the Support Hub and is located in the Old Technical Institute (OTI) at the city Campus.
• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01382 385 402.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Sanctuary Management Office for accommodation is located on Old Hawkhill next to the Heathfield Residences at the City Campus.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The University Health Service is part of the Support Hub and is located on level 1 in the Old Technical Institute (OTI) at the City Campus.
• To see more information on Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01382 384 168.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 550cm (8ft 2in x 18ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is additional parking and Blue Badge bays across the campus.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Kirkcaldy Campus.
  • The car park is located past the main buildings to the side of the accommodation blocks.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your right as you approach the reception.
  • This entrance gives access to Café and the Library and Learning centre.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to the upper floor on this side of the building leads to the library, the dining area is on the ground floor below the library.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The restaurant is located along the corridor from the main entrance to the dining area.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are easy to open.
  • The door opening width is under 75cm.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Staff can move furniture to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 49cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 102cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs and sofas.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the far end of the building past the reception desk.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the upper level with contains classrooms, discussion rooms, video conferencing, IT suite and library.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the opposite end of the building, by the library entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access from the upper level down to the lower level.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).

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Lift

• The lift is located just inside and to your left as you enter the library and dining area building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to the library and dining area building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 136cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the library.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 117cm and 146cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • The library has a hearing assistance (T Loop) which was I tested during my visit and found the unit to be working.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 70cm in height.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
  • For more information about borrowing laptops please click here.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available.
  • The library has learnt that customers with disabilities generally already have all the auxiliary aids they require.
  • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
  • The library has learnt that customers with disabilities generally already have all supporting software they require.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor, in the main building, past the reception counter and continue toward the end of the corridor, the accessible toilet is on your right.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Level)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located 10 metres from the entrance to the dining area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located in the main corridor to the dining area, on your left, next to the male toilets.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance to the dining area.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Upper Level)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located at the opposite end of the upper level corridor, on the right just past the upper entrance to the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the lower level entrance to the building.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.