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Graham Hills Building

University of Strathclyde, 40-50 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QE

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Introduction

  • The Graham Hills Building has 3 main entrances; 2 are located on George Street and 1 on Richmond Street.
  • The building is situated on a hill and has multiple levels. The George Street entrances located at the foot of the hill contain Levels 1 to 9. The Richmond Street entrance contains Levels 4 to 8.
  • The car park is accessed on level 4 and contains entrances into each side of the building.
  • The Chaplaincy and Reflection Room are located on level 2.

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.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Richmond Street.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 480cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The car park is for Permit Holders only.
    • There is on street pay and display parking available on George Street and Richmond Street.

Outside Access (40 George Street Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on George Street.
  • The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
  • Second set of doors View
    • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
    • The doors are double width.
    • The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 sets of automatic single doors measuring 80cm in width either side of the main doors.
    • This entrance opens into Level 2 of the building.

Level Change (40 George Street Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 6 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (50 George Street Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on George Street.
  • The main door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (50 George Street 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.

Outside Access (50 Richmond Street Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Richmond Street.
  • The main door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance opens into Level 4 of the building.
    • There is no Level 1, 2 or 3 on this side of the building.

Level Change (50 Richmond Street 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.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

Outside Access (Car Park to 40 George Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Car Park to 40 George Street)

  • 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps 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 steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

Outside Access (Car Park to 50 George Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located within the car park.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are light.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Car Park to 50 George Street)

  • 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps 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 steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

Outside Access (Car Park to 50 Richmond Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Car Park to 50 Richmond Street)

  • 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • Levels 1, 2 and 3 are only available on the George Street side of the building.
    • Continuous level access without the need of a lift is possible on Levels 5 to 8.
    • There are 3 separate areas within the building containing a Level 9.
    • The area on the western side of the building can be accessed by platform lift. The other 2 areas in the central and eastern side can only be access via stairs.

Level Change (Level 1)

  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • These steps are located on Level 1 (ground floor) between the 40 George Street entrance and Lifts No. 36 & 37.
    • To bypass these steps there is platform lift No. 31.

Lift (No. 31 Level 1)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The lift is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the 40 George Street entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

Level Change (Level 1)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • These steps are located on Level 1 (ground floor) between the 40 George Street entrance and Lifts No. 32 - 35.
    • To bypass these steps there is platform lift No. 42.

Lift (No. 42 Level 1)

  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The lift is 14m (15yd 11in) from the 40 George Street entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).

Level Change (Level 2)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located between the upper and lower areas.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • These steps are located on Level 2 between the lifts and Centre for Lifelong Learning.
    • To bypass these steps there is platform lift No. 40.

Lift (No. 40 Level 2)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 130cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-9.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Comments View
    • There are staircases located in every end of the building and next to each set of lifts.

Lift (No. 32 - 35 - Evacuation Lift - No. 40 George Street)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-8.
  • The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platform lift (No. 42).
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 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 bright.

Lift (No. 36 & 37 - Evacuation Lift - No. 40 George Street)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located next to the main stairwell.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-8.
  • The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platform lift (No. 31).
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 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 bright.

Lift (No. 38 - Evacuation Lift - No. 50 George Street)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located opposite the entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-8.
  • The lift is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the 50 George Street entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 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 bright.

Lift (No. 39 - Evacuation Lift - No. 50 Richmond Street - Level 4)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located opposite the entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 4-8.
  • The lift is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the 50 Richmond Street entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 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 bright.

Lift (No. 41 Level 8)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on level 8 in the stairwell.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
  • Comments View
    • This lift can be used for level access to level 9 on the western end of the building.
    • The maximum loading weight for this lift is 225kg.

Student Rest Area

  • The Student Rest Area is located on level 5, outside the lecture theatres and seminar rooms 511-515.
  • It contains seating and vending machines.

Room 207

  • This room is located on the level 2 of the building, in the area accessed by the 50 George Street entrance.
  • There is level access to this room.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, which are 125 - 130 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 8m from lift 38 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 450

  • This room is located on the level 4 of the building, in the area accessed by the 40 George Street entrance.
  • There is level access to this room.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 5 m from lifts 36 & 37 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 451

  • This room is located on the level 4 of the building, in the area accessed by the 40 George Street entrance.
  • There is level access to this room.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 6 m from lifts 36 & 37 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 510

  • This room is located on the level 5 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern, which is movable but not lowered or 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 5 m from lift 39, 6 m from the nearest refuge point, and 25 m from the nearest adapted toilet.

Room 511

  • This room is located on the level 5 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 15 m from lift 39, 16 m from the nearest refuge point, and 33 m from the nearest adapted toilet.

Room 512

  • This room is located on the level 5 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern, which is movable but not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 17 m from lift 39, 18 m from the nearest refuge point, and 35 m from the nearest adapted toilet.

Room 513

  • This room is located on the level 5 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 28 m from lift 39, 29 m from the nearest refuge point, and 43 m from the nearest adapted toilet.

Room 514

  • This room is located on the level 5 of the building.
  • There is level access to the front of this room from all lifts. The rear is accessed by a moderate ramp.
  • The seats and tables are fixed, but there are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front and rear. There are no height adjustable tables available, no seats with arm rests are available, but all seats have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern and AV controls, but they are both accessed by a shallow, well-marked step.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 26 m from lift 39, 27 m from the nearest refuge point, and 44 m from the nearest adapted toilet.

Level Change (Level 5 Rear of Teaching Room 514)

  • 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located in front of the the rear doors.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
    • Access to the front of the room is via level access from the main corridor.
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Room 515

  • This room is located on the level 5 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern and AV controls, but they are both accessed by a shallow, well-marked step.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 8 m from lift 39, 7 m from the nearest refuge point, and 10 m from the nearest adapted toilet.

Room 613

  • This room is located on level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern and AV controls, they are 92 – 97cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 8m from lift 39.

Room 614

  • This room is located on level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern and AV controls, they are 94 – 99cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 15m from lift 39.

Room 626

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 145 - 150 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 10 m from lift 39 and 8 m from the nearest refuge point.
  • At the time of the survey this room was being refurbished, and the door to the room had not been fitted.

Room 630

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • The door into the room is only 70 cm wide.
  • The room does contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 124 - 129 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 13 m from lift 38 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 634 - Computer Lab

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have 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 4 m from lift 38, and 20 m from lifts 32 - 35. Both sets of lifts have refuge points.

Room 637

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • The door into the room is only 70 cm wide.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern or AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 14 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 641

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern or AV controls.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 4 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 644

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • The door into the room is only 70cm wide.
  • No seats and tables are fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 142 - 150 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 14 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 646

  • This room is located on the level 6 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • The door into the room is only 70 cm wide.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern or AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 23 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point.

Room 714

  • This room is located on the level 7 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have armrests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 120-125 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 8m from Lift 38 and the nearest refuge point, and 28m from the level 7 accessible toilet.

Room 716

  • This room is located on the level 7 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, one chairs has arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 120 - 125 cm high.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 10 m from lift 38 and the nearest refuge point, and 33 m from the level 7 adapted toilet.

Room 724

  • This room is located on the level 7 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 121 - 126 cm high.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 23 m from lift 38, lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point, and 44 m from the level 7 adapted toilet.

Room 729

  • This room is located on the level 7 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 121 - 125 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 16 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point, and 51 m from the level 7 adapted toilet.

Room 731

  • This room is located on the level 7 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 122 - 127 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 13 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point, and 55 m from the level 7 adapted toilet.

Room 732

  • This room is located on the level 7 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 119 - 124 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 7 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the nearest refuge point, and 62 m from the level 7 accessible toilet.

Room 801A - Study Group Office

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There AV controls are accessible.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 12 m from lift 39 and 11 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 801B - Study Group Office

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern or AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 17 m from lift 39 and 16 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 801C - Study Group Teaching Room

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern, which is not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 17 m from lift 39 and 16 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 801D - Study Group Office

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern, which is not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 19 m from lift 39 and 18 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 801E - Study Group Office

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern or AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 17 m from lift 39 and 16 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 801F - Study Group Office

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • The AV controls are accessible.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 23 m from lift 39 and 22 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 802 - Study Group Teaching Room

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • The AV controls are accessible.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 4 m from lift 39 and 5 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 811

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern, which is not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 27 m from lift 39 and 29 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 813

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern, which is not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 29 m from lift 39 and 31 m from the refuge point there, and also 29 m from lifts 32 - 35 and the refuge point there.

Room 816

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have armrests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 124 - 129 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 11 m from lift 39 and 9 m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 817

  • This room is located on level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 124-129cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 14m from Lift 39 and 13m from the nearest refuge point.

Room 818

  • This room is located on the level 8 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from all lifts.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but they are 124 - 129 cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 10 m from lift 38 and the nearest refuge point.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - 225)

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the platform lift No. 31.
    • The accessible toilet is located in the Centre for Lifelong Learning.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door weight is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 175cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 9in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are mirrors.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 - 523)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift (No. 39).
    • This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
    • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • There is also an adapted toilet available on level 7 - 706a.

Standard Toilet(s)

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 7 - 706)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located On the 5th floor of the Graham Hills Building, room 706.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
    • 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 high.
    • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 207cm x 195cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • 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 low.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 112cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • 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 cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • 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 toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is push.
    • 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 88cm.
    • 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 105cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)

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.
  • Comments View
    • There are refuge points located next to the lifts on all levels.