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71 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. The surfaces are uneven.
  • 71 Southpark Avenue has 1 stepped entrance with a manual door.
  • The entrance provides stepped access to the ground floor lobby.

Getting Around

  • There is an easy slope and uneven surfaces throughout circulation areas on the ground floor.
  • There is stepped access throughout the building on all floors.
  • In the basement there is a single, clearly marked step leading to the basement kitchen, toilet with adaptations and shared toilet.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation areas are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas or seating along circulation areas or the lobby.
  • There is signage on doors throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in circulation areas in the basement.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the basement.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located in the basement.

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 11 steps with 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 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 122cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • 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.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Common Room (Ground Floor)

  • The room is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a very easy ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a single step up after the door to enter the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen/Dining (Ground Floor)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • 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 53cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 94cm 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.

Kitchen/Dining (Basement)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located in the basement.
  • 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 not between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 96cm 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 were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement.
    • The distance from the stairs is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a step.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 300cm (width) x 179cm (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 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 102cm 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 104cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.