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McCance Building

University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • This building is linked to the Collins Building 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.
  • The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

Parking (Basement)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Richmond Street)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Richmond Street.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Livingstone Tower.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 480cm (15ft 9in x 15ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the adjacent buildings.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the adjacent buildings.
  • Comments View
    • Visitors may only park by prior arrangement.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Richmond Street.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left hand side as you face the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 (with one leaf locked).
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located at the side of the building.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • There are automatic doors at the end of the corridor from the accessible entrance, leading to the level Atrium space.

Reception (Student Lifestyle Services - Level 1 Atrium Space)

  • Student Lifestyle Services is located on level 1 in the Atrium space.
  • The desk is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
  • The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is not staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Reception (Finance Helpdesk - Level 1 Atrium Space)

  • The Finance Helpdesk is located on level 1 in the atrium space.
  • The desk is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
  • The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • 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
    • The bottom 3 steps only have a handrail on the right hand side going up.

Lift (Lift 92)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located off the corridor from the accessible entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4.
  • The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 159cm (3ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
  • There are 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 bright.
  • Comments View
    • There are separate doors for level 1 only, and the lift can also be accessed from the main entrance foyer, 10m from the main entrance.

Level Change (Level 2)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located at the far end of the building from Lift 92.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Room 301 - Lecture Theatre 1

  • This room is located on level 3.
  • There is level access to the front of this room from lift 92, via platform lift 91.
  • The seats and tables are fixed, with designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern which is height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, which are located on the lectern.
  • The room contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.

Lift (Lift 91 - Level 3)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the far side of Lecture Theatre 1, outside Room 301.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The lift is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Lift 92.
  • The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 87cm x 137cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 6in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.
  • Comments View
    • This lift overcomes the 3 medium, well marked steps, with handrails both sides, to access the front of Lecture Theatre 1.
    • It is also 27m from the level 3 accessible toilet.
    • The lift's maximum loading weight is 225kg.

Room 319 - Lecture Theatre 2

  • This room is located on level 3.
  • There is level access to the front of this room from lift 92.
  • The seats and tables are fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but these are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
  • The room contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 31m from Lift 92 and the level 3 adapted toilet.

Room 303 - Lecture Theatre 3

  • This room is located on level 3.
  • There is level access to the front of this room from lift 92.
  • The seats and tables are fixed, with designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
  • The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, but these are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
  • The room contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 32 m from Lift 92 and the level 3 adapted toilet.

Room 321 - Computer Labs

  • This room is located on level 3 of the building.
  • There is level access to this room from lift 92.
  • The seats and tables are not fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, the seats do not have arm rests, but do all have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, which are 134-143cm high.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 47m from Lift 92 and the level 3 adapted toilet.

Room 402 - Teaching Room

  • 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 do not have arm rests but do all have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, which are 125cm – 130cm high.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is 8m from Lift 92.

Room 407 - Computer Lab

  • This room is located on level 4 of the building.
  • This room is accessed via a shallow, clearly marked step, with no handrail, at the entrance.
  • The seats and tables are not fixed.
  • There are no height adjustable tables available, the seats do not have arm rests, but do all have backs.
  • The room does not contains a lecturn or AV controls.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • There is also an area at the end of the room containing a printer and document reader, which is accessed by a further clearly marked shallow step.
  • The room is 19m from Lift 92.

Room 464 - Teaching Room

  • 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 do not have arm rests but do all have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls, which are 116cm – 121cm high.
  • The room does not contain a hearing loop.
  • The lighting is not adjustable.
  • The room is17m from Lift 92.

Foyer

  • The foyer just inside the main entrance is also used as a teaching area.
  • There is level access from the accessible entrance.
  • It does not contain seating, tables, a lectern or AV controls.
  • It has adjustable lighting.
  • The foyer is 19m from the accessible entrance, and 12m from the level 1 adapted WC.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Room 103)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor leading from the accessible entrance, next to Lift 92.
    • 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 outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
    • There is 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not 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.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • 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 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 medium.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3)

  • 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 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Lift 92.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit Lift 92, next to the cafe.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 236cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The emergency alarm is not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are not mirrors.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in) high.
    • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is 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 medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is an easy ramp at the entrance to this toilet.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4)

  • 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 49m (53yd 1ft) from the lift 92.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the rear of level 4.
    • 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 inwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 200cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • 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.
    • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are not 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 not 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
    • 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
    • The toilet here is a Clos O Mat toilet.

Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3)

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.