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10 Professors' Square

University of Glasgow, 10 Professors' Square, Glasgow, G11 6PB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The sloped approach to the building is at the side, leading down towards the rear Level 1 entrance. There is level access on the approach to the Level 2 entrance at the front of the building.
  • 10 Professors' Square has three entrances.
  • The Level 1 entrance provides step-free access via ramp to the Level 1 corridor.
  • The Level 2 entrance provides stepped access to Level 2.
  • The internal link entrance from 11 Professors' Square provides step-free level access to Level 4.
  • There is a single automatic door at the Level 1 entrance, and single manual doors at the other entrances.
  • The Level 1 entrance is signed as 10 The Square, and the Level 2 entrance is numbered as 10. The internal link entrance is unsigned.
  • The Level 2 entrance is located at the front of the building on Professors' Square and has stepped access.
  • The internal link entrance is located on Level 4 of 11 Professor's Square, accessed via stairs.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access throughout the building on all upper floors.
  • There is step-free access to Level 1.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is not 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 Level 1.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located near the stairs on Level 4.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Professors' Square and at the side of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 410cm (width) x 670cm (depth).
    • The nearest designated bay is 145m from the Level 1 entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 370cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Level 1)

  • This entrance is located at the rear 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 step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top.
  • 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.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 126cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter at Level 1.
  • Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Kitchen/Dining (Level 3)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on Level 3, round to the right from the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter via the Level 1 entrance.
    • The distance from the Level 1 entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 250cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 156cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf which can be opened to a full width of 110cm.

Standard Shower Facilities (Within Toilet with Adaptations)

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located within the toilet with adaptations on Level 1.
  • There is stepped access into the shower.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is into the shower tray.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 48cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • Additional features include: a coat hook.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.