Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching areas, 3 lectures theatres, offices, library, cafeteria, computer rooms and laboratories.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in St Andrews.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Leuchars.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 465cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 3in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park standard bays are for permit holders only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There are 2 single doors that are push pad controlled, one on each side of the double doors.
- The push pad is at a height of 106cm.
- There is also a set of double doors in between the two push pad opened single doors, these double doors open away from you and are heavy.
- This manual double door opening is 226cm wide.
- There are 2 single doors that are push pad controlled, one on each side of the double doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- This ramp is from the car park down to the entrance approach and bypasses the steep slope shown in photograph 4.
- There is also a slight slope without handrails in front of the main entrance as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
- There is uneven concrete slab paving on the main entrance approach.
Entrance (School of Medicine Link)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located from level 1 of the School of Medicine.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left of the ramp.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- There is a fixed loop induction hearing assistance system in Lecture Theatre A, Lecture Theatre B and Lecture Theatre C.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Theatre (Lecture Theatre A)
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located in in the front row.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit next to you.
- It is 13m (14yd 8in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- There is a clearly marked deep step to the speaker's area.
- There are two other similar lecture theatres B and C.
- There are fixed loop hearing assistance systems in all three lecture theatres.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the right on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are further stairs to the rear of the building.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the rear corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 122cm (3ft 11in x 4ft).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 loop system.
- The lift does 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.
Outside Access (JF Allen Library)
- This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Comments
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- Immediately beyond the entrance are electronic barriers which are 94cm wide.
Library (JF Allen 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.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
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Comments
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- Braille and large print books can be supplied on request.
- The library is located on the first floor.
Reception (JF Allen)
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the 1st floor library entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafeteria)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches and hot meals.
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Comments
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- The cafeteria is located on the ground floor.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the cafeteria on the ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 196cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the cafeteria seating area.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the cafeteria seating area.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the basement level and also the first floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- Documents can be requested in Braille where applicable.