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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include architecture workshops, teaching rooms, computer rooms, study areas, lecture theatre and offices.
• Related link Learning and Teaching Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/URL*
• Related link John Anderson Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/john-anderson-building
• Related link Duncan Wing - School of Business Studies.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/duncan-wing-strathclyde-business-school

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• Comments View
  • At the time of resurvey (May 2021) the building was undergoing a refurbishment.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Queen Street.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Comments View
  • There are on street pay and display bays available on Rottenrow and North Portland Street, including Blue Badge bays on Rottenrow outside the Henry Dyer Building.
  • The Colville and John Anderson Buildings all have car parks available to permit holders.
  • Please see the guides for these buildings for more details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building from Rottenrow.
  • 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are also 15+ steps leading up from North Portland Street and the Learning and Teaching Building Level 3 entrance area to this entrance.
  • These steps also have handrails on both sides.

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Entrance (Learning & Teaching Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 2 at the rear, giving access from the Teaching & Learning Building level 4.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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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 is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lecture theatre AR201 on level 4 from the main entrance foyer on Level 4.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • This level change is seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • 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 high 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.
• Comments View
  • Please note that the floor levels have been renumbered to match the Learning and Teaching Building. Levels 2, 3 and 4 are renumbered to 4, 5 and 6.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on Level 4, to the steps to the right of the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 87cm x 139cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is an easy ramp in front of this lift on the lower level.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located in the main entrance foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a staircase at the rear of the lecture theatre serving levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and a similar staircase at the far left (east) end with deep steps and handrails on both sides.

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Lift (Lift 109 - Evacuation Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the level 2 corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3 (1), 4 (2), 5 (3) and 6 (4).
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 850kg (11 persons).
• 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 120cm (4ft 8in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The floor numbers on the controls are marked 1, 2, 3, 4. These correspond with levels 3, 4, 5, 6 respectively.

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Lecture Theatre AR201

• This room is located on level 4 off the entrance foyer.
• There is level access to the rear of this room via the platform lift.
• The seats and tables are fixed, but there are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the rear, and a ramp to the front. The ramp is slight but long (4.9 deg 6m long) with a handrail on the left going up.
• There are 8 clearly marked shallow steps (10cm) on the other side with a handrail on the right going up.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, but the seats have arm rests and backs.
• The room contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 5m from the platform lift, and 14m from the accessible toilet (via the platform lift).

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Accessible Toilet (Left Transfer - Level 4 - AR203)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 4, on the side of the entrance foyer, next to the Learning and Teaching Building link entrance and female toilet.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (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).
• 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 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are also accessible toilets located on levels 5 and 6.
  • At the time of survey (May 2021) the toilet was closed during refurbishment.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer - Level 5 - AR331)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 5 to the right as you exit the lift, in the rear corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift (lift 109).
  • 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 355cm (6ft 6in x 11ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • 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.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the entrance foyer, by the rear entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the entrance foyer, by the main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets located on levels 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The male toilet on level 6 is accessed by an easy ramp.

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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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.