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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include reception, accommodation and a common room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a sunken garden.
• Related link Main Teaching Tower Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-teaching-tower-building-glasgow
• Related link Engineering Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/engineering-building-glasgow

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Opening Times (Reception)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Riverside Campus is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre across from the River Clyde.
    The M8 Motorway is close to the Riverside Campus.
  • There is Blue Badge parking beside the building.
    There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby.
    Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby on Nelson Street and Norfolk Street.
    A public car park is available nearby at Bridge Street and across the River Clyde on Howard Street and Clyde Street.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Argyle Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Subway station to the College Campus is Bridge Street, approximately half a mile away.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Campus locations and Contact us page of the college website for more information on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for transport website, for details on buses and the subway.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquires website for trains to Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Help choosing a course from professional careers advisors please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 014 272 6578.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
• 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 visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the side of the venue.
  • 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) 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 not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• 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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Site/Campus Car Park (Riverside Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 530cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Main Teaching Tower Building and the Halls of Residence Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower entrance.
• Comments View
  • The car park is access from Ballater Street/ Norfolk Street at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
  • An intercom security barrier is in operation at the campus entrance.
  • Within the car park there is 1 electric car charging point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the sunken garden.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 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 on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Reception (Halls of Residence)

• The main reception is located ahead on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 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.

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Entrance (Accommodation)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the reception desk.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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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 clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written, tactile, braille and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a heavy single door that opens away from you 87cm wide to access all the services and the accommodation.
  • The door is opened by ucard reader.
  • The door is located to the right of the reception desk 6m from the main entrance.

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Common Room

• The common room is located to the right on the ground floor.
• There is level access from the main entrance.
• There are seating areas, televisions, pool and table tennis tables and vending machines here.
• There is ample room for wheelchair users throughout.
• The lighting is bright.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located at the rear of the building beyond the accommodation entrance.
• There is a single heavy door that opens away from you 87cm wide to access the laundry.
• There are 4 washer dryers in the laundry area.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the reception desk via the accommodation entrance door.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• 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 140cm x 130cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 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 bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
  • The stairs are located to the left beyond the security door.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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.
  • There is a further staircase to the rear of the building 21m from the main entrance.

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Accommodation (Flat 4.2)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to room 4.2
  • The accessible facilities are located on the fourth floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • The room number viewed was 4.2.
  • The width of the door to the room is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 270cm x 480cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The bed is 71cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm (2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style of alarm.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are height adjustable table and chair.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm x 240cm (8ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is a push button style of alarm.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Assistance dogs have never been requested to stay in the accommodation.
  • Please make enquires with the college directly for information on this.

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Sunken Garden

• There is a sunken garden fronting the Halls of Residence Building.
• There is a ramped entrance into the sunken garden adjacent to the footpath leading to the Engineering Building entrance.
• The ramp is an easy slope with no handrails.
• Access around the sunken gardens is via a level footpath.
• There are 4 medium steps at either end of the sunken garden. One set of steps give access to the walkway fronting the entrance to the Halls of Residence.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text, pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building via the accommodation entrance door.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 232cm (5ft 4in 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the main 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.