Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of St Andrews)
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.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 300cm x 630cm (9ft 10in x 20ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in front of the building.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 480cm x 510cm (15ft 9in x 16ft 9in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in front of the building.
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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
- The reception desk is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- 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 right going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are rehearsal rooms.
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Comments
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- There are identical staircases located on both sides of the building.
Theatre
- There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit next to you.
- It is 8m (26ft 3in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- The rows suitable for hearing loops are all.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building on the left.
- There is not level access to the 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 120cm x 195cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is an identical adapted toilet on the other side of the building.
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the theatre.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located either side of the venue.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on the left as you enter.
- The female toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the right as you enter.
- The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the toilet.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.