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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Biosciences, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, a swimming pool, teaching rooms.
• Related link James Wier Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/james-weir-building

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  • Step free access into this building, on level 5, is via the James Wier Building level 2.
  • Please see the separate guide for this building for access information.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest National Rail station is Glasgow Queen Street.
• There is 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.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 0cm x 0cm ( x ).

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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There are on street pay and display bays available on Montrose Street, George Street and John Street, outside the building.
  • There is a permit holders University Car Park in the McCance Building basement, on Richmond Street.
  • The George Street NCP car park is also located on Montrose Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - George Street)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on George Street, giving access to the mezzanine level between levels 1 and 2.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 212cm (6ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.

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Reception (Security)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• 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 View
  • The Security Reception is located on the level 1 mezzanine level, to the left of the main entrance as you enter.

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Outside Access (Montrose Street Entrance - access to level 2)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).

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Level Change (Montrose Street Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the pavement on Montrose Street.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3-5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (John Street Entrance - access to level 3 Royal College)

• This information is for the entrance located on the side of the building.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to a landing on the John Street stairs.

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Level Change (John Street Entrance - to access level 3)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Entrance (James Weir Building Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4 to the rear from the James Weir Building Level 1 reception.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access 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 154cm (5ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar link on level 6 from the James Weir Building Level 3, but with level access.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• There is an induction loop in teaching room 447.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs at George Street Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-M-L2-U2-L3-U3-4-5-6.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
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  • There are 14 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left between levels 1-M.
  • Between the other levels, there are two sets of stairs with handrails on opposite sides.
  • There are 10 stairs with no landing between levels L2-U2-L3-U3.

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Other Floors (John Street Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-1M-U2-2M-U3-4-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The services on other floors which are not accessible include the swimming pool, the Wind Energy Systems Doctorial Training Centre and Rooms 434 a and b.
  • There are similar stairs in the opposite corner of the building, by the Montrose Street entrance.
  • There are standard toilets located on the landings on these stairs.

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Other Floors (Montrose Street Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 1M, U2, 2M, U3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the Montrose Street entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Lifts 143-145)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-3-4-5-6.
• The lift is 75m (82yd 1in) from the Ground Floor, James Weir Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 127cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 227cm x 158cm (7ft 5in x 5ft 2in).
• 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 Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • Level 1 can be accessed by this lift with use of a key.
  • A key is required, so students and visitors will need to speak to a member of staff.
  • There is also a goods lift (lift 142) available, located closer to the John Street side of the building.

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Lift (Lift 141)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the corridor at the front of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-M-L2-L3-4-5-6-7.
• The lift is 98m (107yd) from Ground Floor, James Weir Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 102cm (3ft 7in x 3ft 4in).
• 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 an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Lift 146 - Level 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the stairs by the Montrose Street entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are L2 and U2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• The lift is approximately 67m (73yd 10in) from the lifts 143-145.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 125cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 medium.

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Level Change (Level 1 - Room 107)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located off the main corridor.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading to the Optoelectronics Lab.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • There is also a moderate ramp on the Montrose Street side of the building, which leads up to Room 107.

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Level Change (Level 2)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located off the corridor to the left of the ramp.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).

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  • The steps lead up to a mezzanine level containing the Institute for Energy and Environment.
  • There are 15+ medium steps with a handrail on the right hand side going on the John Street side of the building, which lead to a mezzanine level.
  • This can also be accessed via stairs from level 3.

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Level Change (Level 3)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located off the corridor left as you exit lifts 143-145.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • These steps lead up to The Robertson Trust Laboratory for Electronic Sterilisation Technologies and the HVT Research Group.
  • There are also 4 medium steps with a handrail on the right going up leading up to the University Technology Centre in Power Engineering.

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Level Change (Centre for Molecular Nanometrology - Level 5)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on level 5, by the John Street stairs.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located on level 5, by the John Street stairs.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has a handrail on the left hand side going up.

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Level Change (Level 5 - Mezzanine)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 14 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • The steps are located in the corridor leading from the Mezzanine Floor, James Weir Building entrance.
  • They lead to rooms 531, 531a, 539, 539a, 543, 543a and b, and 561a.

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Undergraduate Common Room - Level 1

• The Undergraduate Common Room is located on level 1, accessed by lift 141.
• It contains seating and a kitchen.
• There are also vending machines available on level 2, opposite lifts 143-145 in the central lift foyer.

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Swimming Pool (Swimming Pool - Level 1 Mezzanine)

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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  • The Swimming Pool is located on level 1 Mezzanine, accessed via the John Street Stairs.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located on level 1 Mezzanine, by the swimming pool.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Room 345

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is level access to the front of this room, with designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• The seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 62m from lifts 143-145 and 50m from the Basement Floor, James Weir Building entrance.

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Assembly Hall - Level 4 - Room 471

• This rooms is located on level 4 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the Ground Floor, James Weir Building entrance, and the lifts.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available. The seats do not have armrests but do have backs.
• The stage in this room is accessed by 7 medium steps with no handrails.
• The room contains a mobile lectern, which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are not height adjustable.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 24m from the ground floor, James Weir Building entrance, 37m from the lifts 143-145, and 51m to the refuge point by the main stairs.

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Rooms 434 a and b - Teaching Rooms

• These rooms are located on level 4 of the building, on the landing between levels 4 and 5 on the John Street Stairs.
• They are accessed by 7 medium, clearly marked steps with no handrails from level 4.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, the seats do not have armrests, but do have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• The AV controls are not accessible.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 48m from lifts 143-145, 61m from the refuge point by the main stairs and 93m from the ground floor, James Weir Building entrance.
• At the time of the survey, these rooms were being refurbished.

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Room 473 - Computer Lab

• This room is located on level 4 of the building.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, the seats have armrests and backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern or AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 39m from lifts 143-145, 53m from the refuge point by the main stairs and 43m from the Ground Floor, James Weir Building entrance.
• At the time of the survey, this room was being refurbished.

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Room 512 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 5.
• There is level access to the front of this room.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there is one chair with arm rests available, and all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 35m from lifts 143-145 and 22m from the refuge point by the main stairs.

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Room 621 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 6.
• There is level access to the front of this room and clear signage on the door.
• The corridor outside is greater than 150cm wide and the door to the room is more than 75cm.
• There is no fixed furniture. Stackable tables and chairs are used in this room. There is a seat with armrest and backrest. There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The floor coverings are even without trip hazards.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop and the lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is approximately 65m from lifts 143-145.

You are on Room 641 - Teaching Room. Skip to the next section.

Room 641 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 6.
• There is level access to the front of this room, with designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are height adjustable.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 58m from lifts 143-145 and 71m from the refuge point by the main stairs.

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Room 667 - Lecture Room

• This room is located on level 6.
• There is level access to the front of this room, with designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• The seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 81m from lifts 143-145 and 94m from the refuge point by the main stairs.

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Room 669 - Lecture Room

• This room is located on level 6.
• There is level access to the front of this room.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there is one chair with arm rests available, and all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is lowered but not height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 32m from lifts 143-145 and 45m from the refuge point by the main stairs.

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Room 226 - Sports Hall

• The hall is 5m from the top of Lift 146 of the steps there.
• The double doors are heavy and open towards you.
• There is a clearly marked easy slope leading onto the wooden floor.
• There is not a fitted hearing loop in the hall.

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Standard Changing Room (Rooms 227a and 227b - Sports Hall)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the landing of the stairs to the left of the sports hall.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the stairs.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • There are showers available with a door width of 59cm.
  • There are also toilets in the changing room which along with the showers are accessed via an easy slope.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on upper level 2 on the Montrose Street staircase landing.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the platform lift 146.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 225cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 91cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Shower (Level 2)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on upper level 2 on the Montrose Street staircase landing.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; shower curtains, wash hand basin, air dryer, emergency alarms.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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  • This accessible shower facility is gender neutral and located next to the accessible toilet on upper level 2.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 6)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 6, room 659, to the left as you exit the lifts 143 - 145 in the rear corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 110m (120yd 11in) from the lifts 143 - 145.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 295cm x 460cm (9ft 8in x 15ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 174cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 149cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • The wash basin is height adjustable. However at the time of survey it was out of order and the height was fixed.
  • There is a 180cm long adjustable height adult changing bench with privacy curtains available.

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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 on level 4, by the James Weir Building.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the ground floor, James Weir Building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 5, on the John Street side.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the lifts 143-145.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on level 4, outside Assembly Hall.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the ground floor, James Weir Building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also female toilets on levels 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There are male toilets on levels 2, 3, 5 and 6.
  • There are staff only male and female toilets located on level L2.
  • The additional standard toilets are located on the landing area of each floor.
  • There are additional gender neutral toilets located on level 2 - room 211 - and level 3 outside Room 373.

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

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the refuge point on level 6.