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69 Southpark Avenue

University of Glasgow, Hillhead, Glasgow, G12 8LE

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step free via a slight slope. There are uneven surfaces.
  • 69 Southpark Avenue has 1 stepped entrance with a manual door.
  • The entrance provides stepped access to the ground level lobby.

Getting Around

  • The ground floor is step-free. There is stepped access throughout the building for the first floor and the basement.
  • There are additional steps in the basement to access rooms.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation areas are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas or seating in the circulation areas or lobby.
  • There is signage available on doors throughout the building.
  • There are no manual doors along circulation areas. .

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 11 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 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 vary due to the size of the space.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is stepped access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has uneven surfaces and narrow openings.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 240cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 142cm and 182cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.