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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering - laboratories, the Architecture Library, teaching rooms and offices.
• Related link Royal College Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/royal-college-building
• Related link Thomas Graham Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/thomas-graham-building

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  • This building is linked internally with the Royal College and Thomas Graham Buildings.

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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.

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Parking

• There is not a designated drop off point.
• There are on street pay and display bays available on Montrose Street, outside the building.
• There is a permit holders University Car Park under the McCance Building, on Richmond Street.
• The George Street NCP car park is also located on Montrose Street.

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Outside Access (Montrose Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the side of the building.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.

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Level Change (Montrose 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.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Entrance (Royal College Building Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the Royal College Building level 4 to James Weir Level 1 Reception.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm.
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar link on level 3 from the Royal College Building Level 6, but with level access.

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Entrance (Royal College Building Link - Alternative Level 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 (Royal College Building level 4).
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • 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 going up.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is to the left of the main Level 1 Royal College Building Link entrance, giving access to the level 1 main corridor.

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Outside Access (Level 2 Link From The Thomas Graham Building)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Thomas Graham Building accessible entrance as you enter.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft) wide.

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  • This link gives access to level 2 of the building, close to lifts 98 and 99.

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Reception

• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Montrose Rose entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Lift 88 - Evacuation Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located left as you enter the Montrose Street entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels B-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
• The lift is 7m (7yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 150cm (4ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 250cm x 200cm (8ft x 6ft).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • This building also includes lift 122, located just inside the level 1 corridor, which is a staff only lift.

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Lift (Lifts 98 and 99)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the building next to the Thomas Graham Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
• The lift is 14m (15yd 12in) from the Level 2 Link From The Thomas Graham Building.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 210cm (3ft x 6ft).
• 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is also 80m from the Montrose Street entrance on level 1.

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Lift (Lift 122)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the rear corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
• The lift is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main 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 89cm x 109cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
• 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 not 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.

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Library (Architecture Library)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
• There is not an ordering service.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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  • The Architecture Library is located on level 3 of the building.
  • There are security barriers, 91cm wide, just inside the entrance to the library.
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  • The Architecture Library is located on level 3 of the building.
  • There are security barriers, 91cm wide, just inside the entrance to the library.

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Level Change (Level 1 link to Thomas Graham Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the far end of the ground floor corridor.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • This link gives access to level 1 of the Thomas Graham Building.

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Level Change (Level 3 Link to the Royal College Building)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the left as you exit Lift 88.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • This link leads to level 6 of the Royal College Building.
  • There is level access from level 2 to level 5 of the Royal College Building, shown in photograph 2.

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Other Floors (Advanced Material Research Laboratory (AMRL))

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and AMRL Mezzanine.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • These steps lead up to the Materials Lab on the mezzanine level.
  • There is a platform lift available to overcome these steps.

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Lift (Advanced Material Research Laboratory (AMRL) Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the ground floor corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-AMRL Mezzanine.
• 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 106cm x 143cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 8in).
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors (Chemical Analysis Lab)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and Chemical Analysis Mezzanine.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Chemical Analysis Lab.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (With Shower)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the main corridor to the left as you exit lift 88.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift (lift 88).
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 277cm x 238cm (9ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 150cm 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.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 93cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
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  • The accessible toilet and shower surveyed was JW702c (photographs 1 to 6).
  • Levels 8, 6, 5 and 4 are similar.
  • All are left hand transfer for the toilet and right hand transfer for the shower.
  • There are also accessible toilets on level 2 and 1 in the same location, both left hand transfer but without a shower (photographs 7 and 8).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Without Shower)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit lifts 98 and 99 (JW705b surveyed).
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lifts 98 and 99.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 222cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • The toilet on level 7, JW705b was surveyed (photographs 1 to 3).
  • There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on level 8 (right transfer) (photograph 4), level 6 (right transfer), level 5 (left transfer), level 4 (right transfer) and two on level 3 (left and right transfer).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the ground floor corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 33m (36yd 3in) from the Montrose Street entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets available on all other floors.

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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.

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• Comments View
  • There are refuge points located next to lifts 98 and 99, shown in photograph 1, and lift 88, shown in photograph 2.