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Livingstone Tower

University of Strathclyde, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH

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Overview

  • About View
    • Livingstone Tower is a very large building with 15 levels.
    • The building has 4 lifts.
    • The building has 3 staircases.
    • There are two main stairs serving levels 1 to 15, and a third stair serving level 1 to 3.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The building does not have its own car park.
    • The building does have on-street Blue Badge Bay parking, on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
    • NCP Glasgow George Street is located in Montrose Street.
    • The nearest train station is Glasgow Queen Street.
    • This station has step-free access.
    • The nearest bus station is Buchanan Bus Station.
    • This bus station has step-free access.
    • Please note there is no longer a cafe in Livingstone Tower.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped and stepped.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the ramped accessible entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 lift level.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.
  • The third entrance gives access to Level 1, which has stepped access internally to the lifts. This entrance is signed Sustainability Hub.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • Levels 1 to 14 have step-free access via lift.
    • Level 15 has stepped access only.
    • There are 3 medium steps up to the lift level from the Level 1 left corridor (formerly cafe level). This may be bypassed by using the Ramped Accessible entrance .
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: Level 15.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • 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.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located :-
    • on Level 3 (LT305) - left hand transfer
    • on Level 6 (LT603a) - right hand transfer
    • on Level 9 (LT906) - right hand transfer
    • on Level 11 (LT1103) - right hand transfer
    • on Level 13 (LT1308) - left hand transfer.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all Levels 2 to 14 inclusive.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located in all toilets with adaptations, Levels 3, 6, 9 , 11 and 13.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The toilet with adaptations facility on Level 9, room LT906, has an adult sized changing bench, Clos-o-Mat WC, commode chair, and a mobile hoist.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Richmond Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There are standard parking bays on North Portland Street.
    • There is a public car park located on Montrose Street .
    • The name of the car park is NCP Glasgow George Street.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Accessible Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the front left of the building on Richmond Street.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are 8 steps as you enter.
  • 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 are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • 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 push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • This entrance bypasses the steps inside the Hub entrance to the left.

Main Lifts

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right as you ever.
  • The distance from the Ramped Accessible Entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 1 to 14 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 1200kg.
    • 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 205cm (width) x 127cm (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, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
    • There are 4 lifts at this location.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located next to the main lifts on Level 1 lift level, giving access to the central core corridor on the upper floors.
  • Levels 1 to 15 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Stair 1 is similar but accessed from Level 1 lower level, giving access to the lift lobbies on Levels 2 to 14.
  • Stair 3 is located on the right of the building giving access to Levels 1, 2 and 3 only.

Level 6 - Student Study Area

  • Location and Access View
    • Level 6 is a student study area, with group study areas, meeting rooms and individual study rooms.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • If the door is locked the door opposite is similar and gives alternative access.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is an open extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There is a large study area, and smaller rooms for group or individual study.

Level 11 - Quiet Study Zone

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is an open extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There are glass walled study booths with television monitors.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 LT305 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 3 in the left hand corridor.
    • The distance from the main lifts is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 340cm (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 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • 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 45cm 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 varying colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 118cm 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 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 109cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 11 LT1103 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 11 in the Quiet Study Area.
    • The distance from the main lifts is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text, 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' 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 93cm.
    • 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 170cm (width) x 307cm (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 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 113cm 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 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 154cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.