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Overview

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• About View
  • Walter Bower House is a large building with 3 floors.
  • The building has 2 lifts.
  • The building has 5 staircases.
  • The building floors are signed as: Ground, 1 and 2.
  • View information on Walter Bower House.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Leuchars Train Station.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Stagecoach St Andrews Bus Station.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
• This entrance gives access to reception.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
• There is 1 other entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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• Other Areas View
  • View information on Walter Bower House Gym (opens new tab).
  • View information on Walter Bower House Library (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second floor.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground, First and second floor.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floor.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located at the rear of the building.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located at the rear of the building.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left side of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 21 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 230cm (width) x 365cm (depth).
  • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless), with a membership/loyalty card (contactless) and via an app.
  • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 3m from the rear entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 107cm.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 205cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the right as you enter the building on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers which open automatically.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located on the left side of the building on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The work surface is 92cm 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 twist/turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Front)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground, first and second floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 162cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Rear)

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
• The distance from the rear staff entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs are located on the right as you enter.
• The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• 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 use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (B)

• The stairs are located to the left of reception past the security gates.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• The changing room surveyed is located at hhe rear of the building on the ground floor.
• The distance from the staff rear entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard shower.
• Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a locker and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is also a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf in the room.
• There is a shower in the changing room.
• There is a 15cm step to access the shower tray.
• There is a fixed shower head.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• There are no grab rails for the shower.
• There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Rear - Right Hand Transfer and Accessible Shower)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 18m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 232cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 162cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed 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 116cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - IT Services - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.