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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a meeting room, staff offices and a demonstration room of the The Power Demonstration Network Centre. There are also workshops on the ground floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • If using a satnav to find this building, please use the postcode G68 0DF. The Power Networks Demonstration Centre is located to the north west of Cumbernauld. Leave the M80 at junction 6, and take the B816 Castlecary Road. At the next roundabout turn left onto Napier Road. Follow the road round to the building.
  • Parking is available for staff and visitors at this building.
• By Bus View
  • Bus 346 stops on Napier Road close to this building. It runs to and from Cumbernauld Station during the morning and evening rush hour.
• By Train View
  • Cumbernauld Station is the nearest railway station, approximately 5.5 km away from this building. From Greenfaulds Station you can catch bus X39 from Greenfaulds Road close to the station, in the direction of Stirling to Castlecary Road. The bus stop there is approximately 1100 metres from the building, turning into Napier Road at the roundabout, and following the road round. The PNDC website suggests using Cory Station, and getting a taxi from there.
• Useful Links View
  • The Power Networks Demonstration Centre website Contact Us page, which includes details on how to get to the building.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport website for details on bus 346.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Cumbernauld and Greenfaulds Stations.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on University of Strathclyde Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 548 3402.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 548 3454.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges.
  • The car park is located off Napier Road, opposite the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 210cm x 400cm (6ft 11in x 13ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Napier Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• Reception is located to the right as you enter the building.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a lobby area with seating opposite the reception desk.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you pass reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet.

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• Location and Access View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the reception lobby area, to the left as you face the reception desk.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet off the locker room on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 190cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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).
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located adjacent to the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the locker room on the ground floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 3cm lip to access the shower area.
  • The shower is located within the accessible toilet off the locker room.