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Introduction

• University services in this building: Conferences and Events Venue www.dundee.ac.uk/events/.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the City Centre Campus.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The car park is located to the front of the Tower Building.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 380cm x 500cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located along to the left.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 380cm (7ft 7in x 12ft 6in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located along to the left.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the entrance.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 10m (10yd 3ft) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Entrance Foyer)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the entrance foyer leading up to the raised area.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the left as you enter leading up to the raised area.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the ground floor opposite the main hall.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played during certain functions.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 73cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 77cm.
  • There are also high tables.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Seating and tables will vary according to function or event taking place.

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Theatre

• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to you.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • Seating may be tiered on three sides with level seating in the centre.
  • Lighting has been improved both to the auditorium and stage areas.

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Level Change (Front Stage)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the front centre of the stage.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 medium height steps to each end of the stage, with well marked steps and no handrails.

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Level Change (Back Stage)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the side of the stage through the stage door.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Back Stage)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the stage from the main auditorium.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg, 1 person.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access to the stage via the stage door.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located toward the rear of the entrance foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a viewing balcony and staff offices.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor toward the rear of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 223cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 103cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 79cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor toward the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 74cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.