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Location

The venue is situated within 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 a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 480cm x 510cm (15ft 9in x 16ft 9in).
Standard marked parking bays are located on North Street.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Comments View
- The office has designated bays for visitors outside.

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 main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.

Comments View
- A portable ramp can be provided on request.
- Please contact the Estates Department to arrange this service.

Reception

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are medium.
The desk has a lowered section.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-Attic.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left of the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 285cm (6ft 5in x 9ft 4in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located to the right of the stairs on the 2nd floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located to the right of the stairs on the 1st floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.