Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Student Accommodation Office, administration offices, Laundry, Nourish @ Aroma café and Todd's Bar.
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 a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Rottenrow East.
- The car park is located in Rottenrow East and Weaver Street.
- This is a permit holder only car park with two Blue Badge bays outside James Goold Hall on Rottenrow East. Blue Badge holders may apply to Estates for a permit to use Blue Badge bays in university parking areas.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Cathedral Precinct Car Park 4.
- The car park is located off Collins Street, next to the Barony Hall.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Collins Street.
- These parking bays are pay and display. Blue Badge holders may park free of charge and without time limit at parking meters on-street and 'pay-and-display' on-street parking.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Rottenrow East)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located Rottenrow East and Weaver Street.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are James Goold Hall, Lord Todd Building, Forbes Hall, Thomas Campbell Court, James Young Hall.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the buildings.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
- The nearest designated bay is 120m (131yd 8in) from the Accommodation Services Reception in the Lord Todd Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building opposite Birkbeck Court.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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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 gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accommodation Services Reception Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building opposite Birkbeck Court.
- 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 push pad activated when entering.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
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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 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 not have handrails.
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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 at the side of the ramp to the Main Entrance ramp.
- There is / are 2 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception (Accommodation Services Office)
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Accommodation Services Office Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a night porter available outside of the opening hours.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 play background music.
- Music is played in Todd's Bar.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Refurbishment works were being carried out at the time of survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - 201c - Ambulant)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 193cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 103cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is a flush.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a pull chain flush.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- 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.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
- 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 133cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2 - 201a)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on level 2 to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- These toilets are near the Accommodation Services office.
Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- The laundry contains accessible washers and dryers.
Level Change (Laundry Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Level Change (Patio)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the left side of the building giving access from the front of the building to the patio.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left front of the building giving access from the front of the building to the patio.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (Nourish @Aroma Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the side of the building opposite Murray Hall.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 226cm (7ft 5in).
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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 gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access from the patio area. There are steps and a steep sloped path from the student village gardens.
Eating and Drinking (Nourish @ Aroma)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Nourish @Aroma entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey the café refectory was undergoing a refurbishment and may no longer reflect the photographs.
Outside Access (Todd's Bar)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building opposite Murray Hall.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
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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 in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access from the patio area. There are steps and a steep sloped path from the student village gardens.
Eating and Drinking (Todd's Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Nourish @Aroma entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is Pizzas.
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Comments
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- The bar is located to the left of the Nourish @ Aroma entrance as you enter.
- It also contains sofas and coffee tables.
- Seating is also available outside.
- Todd's Bar is not licenced to allow children in.
Standard Toilet(s) (Todd's Bar)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located at the rear to the left of the bar.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the Todd's Bar entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located at the rear to the left of the bar.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the Todd's Bar entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.