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5-9 Professors' Square (Stair Building)

University of Glasgow, 5-9 Professors' Square, Glasgow, G12 8QH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is level and step-free.
  • The Stair Building has four entrances.
  • Two external entrances provide stepped access to Level 2. There are single manual doors at both external entrances.
  • The internal link entrance from The Law Workshop provides step-free access to Level 1.
  • There is also an internal link entrance from 10 Professors' Square on Level 4.
  • There are single manual doors at both internal link entrance.
  • The external entrances are signed as numbers 8 and 5.
  • The internal link entrances are unsigned.
  • The No. 8 entrance provides stepped access to the reception foyer on Level 2.
  • The No.5 entrance is located at the right of the building and has stepped access.
  • The Level 1 internal link entrance is located to the left of The Law Workshop and has step-free level access.
  • The Level 4 internal link entrance is located to the left from the stairs in 10 Professors' Square and has step-free level access.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
  • Level 1 can be accessed step-free via the internal link entrance from The Law Workshop.
  • There are 8 steps (4 up, and 4 down) on Level 3 between No. 5-7 (Rooms 324, 325, 329 and 330) and No. 8 (Rooms 321-322 and the female toilet) at the No. 8 staircase.
  • Stepped access to Level 1 is via the No. 5 stairs.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
    Floor plans are provided at the No.5 entrance.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the right as you enter via the No. 8 entrance.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the left as you enter via the No. 8 entrance (this toilet is staff only).
    • The female standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 3 and 4, through to the left from the No.8 stairs.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 3 and 4, through to the right from the No.8 stairs.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Professors' Square and at the side of this 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).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the No.8 entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • 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.

Entrance (No. 8)

  • 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 stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 123cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 127cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (No. 8 - Janitor's Office)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the No. 8 entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 88cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Stairs (No. 8)

  • The stairs surveyed are located through to the left as you enter the No.8 entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 8 steps (4 up, and 4 down) on Level 3 between No. 5-7 (Rooms 324, 325, 329 and 330) and No. 8 (Rooms 321-322 and the female toilet) at the No. 8 staircase.

Stairs (No. 5)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the building, in the No. 5 entrance foyer.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 3cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located through to the right as you enter the No. 8 entrance.
  • The distance from the No. 8 entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.