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73 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.
  • 73 Southpark Avenue has one entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as '73'.
  • The entrance has a manual door and provides stepped access to the ground floor lobby.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access through the building on all floors.
  • On the ground floor there is 1 clearly marked step to access the main circulation area.
  • To access the meeting room in the basement, there is 1 additional clearly marked step.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting places or seating in circulation areas.
  • Signage on doors is available throughout the building.
  • There are no manual doors along circulation areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 12 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • 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 on the right as you enter.
  • 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 (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 76cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and 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.

Common Room (Basement)

  • The room is located in the basement.
  • The distance from the stairs is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no 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 clearly marked step after the door to access 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, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Meeting Room (Basement)

  • The room is located in the basement.
  • The distance from the stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a step.
  • 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 clearly marked step after the door to access 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: high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: high tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route has a step and narrow openings.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
  • 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.