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Overview

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• About View
  • John Anderson Building is a large building with 8 levels.
  • The building has 3 lifts.
  • The building has 3 staircases.
  • The building levels are signed as: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Levels 1 to 3 have restricted entry at the rear of the building by Departmental Key Card only.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The building also has on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Glasgow Queen Street.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Buchanan.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Rottenrow East entrance.
• This entrance gives access to Level 4.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
• There is stepped access at the main entrance.
• There are 5 other entrances.
• 4 of the other entrances have step-free level access.
• 1 of the other entrances has step-free access via ramp.
• The entrances at Level 1 have restricted access by Departmental Key Card only.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • Levels 1 to 3 have restricted access by Departmental Key Card only to the rear.
  • There is access via the South Lift and Stairs to the Level 1 Richmond Street exit and partial access to Levels 1 and 2.
  • Access to the SCAPA Laboratories on Level 1 is via a slight ramp.
  • This ramp bypasses the four steps seen in the photograph.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are some doors in corridors on level 4 that are automatic with sensor buttons to open.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on:
    • Level 3 front by lecture theatre JA325 in the male and female toilet facilities
    • Level 4 by the North Lift (room JA417)
    • Level 5 by the South Lift (room JA500)
    • Level 5 by the North Lift (room JA509) - unsigned
    • Level 7 by the South Lift (room JA700)
    • Level 7 by the North Lift (room JA717b) - unsigned.
      All toilets with adaptations cubicles from Levels 4 to 7 are marked Gender Neutral. Toilets with adaptations by the North Lift on Levels 5 and 7 are unsigned.
      At the time of survey (June 2026) most toilets with adaptations facilities were out of use due to pipe works taking place in the building.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on:
    • Level 3 by the lecture theatre
    • Level 5 in the south stairwell
    • Level 7 in the south stairwell
    • Level 8 in the south stairwell, and
    • Level in the north stairwell.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on:
    • Level 3 by the lecture theatre
    • Level 6 in the north stairwell.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations facilities cubicles on:
    • Level 4 by the North Lift
    • Level 5 by the South Lift
    • Level 5 by the North Lift
    • Level 7 by the South Lift
    • Level 7 by the North Lift.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the north and south stairwells between floors.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on Level 7 near the South Lift (room JA733a).
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations facility by the South Lift on Level 5 (room JA500).

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
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• Teaching Rooms View
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side and rear of the building at Level 4.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 260cm.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
  • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Rottenrow East entrance on Level 4.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Rotternrow East Entrance

• This entrance is located off Rottenrow East, at the front left of the building, on Level 4.
• The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 177cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a similar entrance opposite from the Jackie Kay Plaza at the front right of the building.

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North Lift (Levels 3 to 8 only)

• The lift surveyed is located at the front left of the building.
• The distance from the Rottenrow East entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 only can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 118cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 187cm (width) x 258cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Level 4 - Learning and Teaching Link Entrance

• This entrance is located on Level 4.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 105cm.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a second, single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 111cm.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 111cm.
• This entrance is signed as the accessible route to the John Anderson Building from Level 4 of the Teaching and Learning Building.
  There is a similar link on Level 3 but with a slight ramped approach.

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South Lift (Levels 1 to 8)

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear right of the building near the Level 4 Learning And Teaching link entrance.
• The distance from the Level 4 Learning And Teaching link entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 118cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 188cm (width) x 259cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (South Stair)

• The stairs are located to the rear left of the building on the Learning and Teaching Building side.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The North Stair at the front left of the building at the Rottenrow East side is similar but only serves Levels 3 to 8.

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Seating Area

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• Location and Access View
  • There are breakout seating areas on Levels 5 and 8. The furniture available varies by area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Richmond Street Exit - Level 1

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access via lift at the exit.
• The lift bypasses steps.
• There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 91cm.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 101cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• This exit is accessed by the South Lift or South Stair.
• Entry at this exit is by Departmental Key Card only.

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JA733a Nursing Room

• The room is located on Level 7 on the left as you exit the South Lift lobby.
• The distance from the South Lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
• There is also a wash basin and a paper towel dispenser in the room.
• The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 South - Right Hand Transfer with Shower)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 5 by the South Lift.
  • The distance from the South Lift is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 202cm (width) x 231cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 7 South - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 7 by the South Lift.
  • The distance from the South Lift is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 217cm (width) x 227cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 153cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on top of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 115cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 119cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Jackie Kay Plaza

• Jackie Kay Plaza is an external seating area between the Learning and Teaching Building and the John Anderson Building at Level 4.
• This area has surfaced footpaths.
• Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs.
• Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and street furniture.
• Footpaths are step-free and level.
• The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• There are fixed picnic benches, stone bench seating, flower and tree planters.

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