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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include James Herriot Library, seminar rooms, teaching rooms, locker rooms, games and fitness room, café and dining hall.
• McCall Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times (Building Opening Times)

• Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (The Barn)

• Monday 08:30 - 14:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 14:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 14:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 14:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 14:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here (Garscube Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The University of Glasgow Garscube Campus is located to the north west of Glasgow city centre. It is divided in two by the River Kelvin with West of Scotland Science Park to the East and Garscube Estate to the West.
    From Carlisle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction. Take J16 A804 then A81 north toward Bearsden. The campus is about 4 miles north west.
    From the west, the Erskine Bridge and the Airport, from the M8, take J25 A739 for the Clyde Tunnel and continue north, via Anniesland. The campus is about 4miles north.
    Other routes serving the University include the Great Western Road A82, about 1 mile south of the campus via the A739.
  • Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
    There is free parking on the West of Scotland Science Park.
    There is permit holders only parking on the Garscube Estate.
    There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
• By Bus View
  • Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
    First Group buses service 15 links the city centre and the main Gilmorehill Campus with the Garscube Campus. The Henderland Road stop on the A739 Switchback Road is the nearest stop to the west of the campus. Other services include the 118 and the SimpliCITY 6B.
    First Groups buses SimpliCITY services 60 and 60A links the city centre and the east side of the campus. The Science Park stop on the A81 Maryhill Road is closest. Alternatively, the Garscube Bridge stop links to the west side of the campus. Other services include 17, A1, X10 and X10A.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the west side of the campus is Westerton to the west of the campus approximately 0.7 miles away (15-18 minutes) via Henderland Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
    The nearest train station to the east of the campus is Maryhill approximately 0.7 miles away (15 - 18 minutes) via Maryhill Road to the Acre Road roundabout. There is ramped access to the platforms but no accessible ticket office or ticket machines. There is no portable ramp access to trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
• Useful Links View
  • For details of bus services in and around Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of train services to and from Westerton and facilities at the station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of train services to and from Maryhill and facilities at the station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
• Email: [email protected].
• The service is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
• Email: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/contact/.
• The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
• Email: [email protected].
• For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
• Email: [email protected].
• The student representative council is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
• Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service.
• There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is the Mary Stewart car park.
  • The car park is located opposite the building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Mary Stewart Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located opposite the Mary Stewart Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Mary Stewart Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Mary Stewart Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mary Stewart Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the lower floor entrance.
• Comments View
  • For more information on the parking permit scheme please click here.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.

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Outside Access (Lower Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building on the lower floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left end of the building at level 1.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives stepped access to level 2 only. There is no direct access to level 1.

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Entrance (McCall Building Ground Floor Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the McCall Building linking to level 1 of the Mary Stewart Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 86cm.

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Entrance (McCall Building Mezzanine Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the McCall building linking to the mezzanine level of the Mary Stewart Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • This link entrance is at the mezzanine level at the top of the atrium staircase.

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Reception (Mary Stewart Reception)

• Mary Stewart Reception is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Lower Floor)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the lower floor entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the lower floor entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Atrium)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and M.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the Atrium.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the mezzanine floor and link to the McCall Building.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, M and 3.
  • The stairs are located at the rear right of the atrium.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a fire escape to the left end of the building accessed from levels 2 and 3 only giving escape direct to the outside of the building at level 1.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the mezzanine level and McCall Building mezzanine link entrance.
• Comments View
  • The mezzanine level gives access to the McCall Building first floor.

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Other Floors (East Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and (3).
  • The stairs are located at the east end of the building by the side entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the side entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are level 3 (fire escape exit only).
• Comments View
  • The staircase only accesses the side entrance at level 1.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the far left side of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lower floor entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 90cm wide security barrier on level 3 to enter / exit the library.

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Eating and Drinking (The Barn)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on level 1.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 84cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 4cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas, booths, stools and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 111cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Reception (Library Enquiry Desk)

• The Library Enquiry Desk is located to the right as you enter via the lift.
• The desk is 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Library (James Herriot Library)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • There is an extended loan facility available for students with specific needs.
  • There is a 90cm wide security barrier at the lift entrance.
  • Library opening hours are as follows:
  • Monday to Friday: 07:15 - 02:00
  • Staffed Service: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Weekends & Vacation: 08:00 - 02:00
  • Visitor Access: 09:00 - 17:00.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 1 in the Atrium and on level 1 in the main stairwell.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on levels 1 (main stairwell) and level 2 (locker rooms corridor).
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the atrium accessible toilet.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the rear corridor on level 2.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are a number of unisex locker rooms.
  • The changing rooms are used by students using adjacent buildings.

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Standard Shower (Male and Female)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level 2 off the locker rooms corridor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a deep step into the shower trays.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Atrium)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the atrium under the atrium staircase.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 221cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 117cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Rear)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 1 of the main stairwell.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 228cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 114cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • Please note that access to the accessible toilet is awkward due to the narrowness (80cm) of the corridor into the standard and accessible toilet area.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 1 in the main stairwell.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • These toilets are seen in photographs 1 to 3 (female) and 4 to 6 (male).
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 2 in the rear corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • These toilets are seen in photographs 7 to 8 (female) and 9 to 10 (male).

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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• Information on Evacuation from University Buildings View
  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building has refuge alerters.
  • Refuge Alerter communication system is designed to summon assistance in the event of a fire evacuation, from University buildings which provide disabled access to upper floors via a lift.
  • All Refuge Points have been provided with details on how to operate the communication system when assistance is required. Designated Refuge Point directional signage has been install throughout the building to direct you to these refuges.
  • The refuge alerters in this building are located in/at; level 1 at the top of the lower floor staircase; levels 2, 3 of the rear fire escape staircase; level 3 of the main staircase by the library entrance.