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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching areas, 3 lectures theatres, offices, library, cafeteria, computer rooms and laboratories.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in St Andrews.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Leuchars.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 465cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 3in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park standard bays are for permit holders only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 single doors that are push pad controlled, one on each side of the double doors.
    
  • The push pad is at a height of 106cm.
    
  • There is also a set of double doors in between the two push pad opened single doors, these double doors open away from you and are heavy.
    
  • This manual double door opening is 226cm wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp is from the car park down to the entrance approach and bypasses the steep slope shown in photograph 4.
  • There is also a slight slope without handrails in front of the main entrance as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • There is uneven concrete slab paving on the main entrance approach.

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Entrance (School of Medicine Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from level 1 of the School of Medicine.
  • 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 single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left of the ramp.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• There is a fixed loop induction hearing assistance system in Lecture Theatre A, Lecture Theatre B and Lecture Theatre C.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Theatre (Lecture Theatre A)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in in the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to you.
• It is 13m (14yd 8in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a clearly marked deep step to the speaker's area.
  • There are two other similar lecture theatres B and C.
  • There are fixed loop hearing assistance systems in all three lecture theatres.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • There are further stairs to the rear of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the rear corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main 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 120cm x 122cm (3ft 11in x 4ft).
• 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 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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Outside Access (JF Allen Library)

• This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • Immediately beyond the entrance are electronic barriers which are 94cm wide.

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Library (JF Allen 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 in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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• Comments View
  • Braille and large print books can be supplied on request.
  • The library is located on the first floor.

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Reception (JF Allen)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the 1st floor library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafeteria)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is sandwiches and hot meals.

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• Comments View
  • The cafeteria is located on the ground floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• 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 pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the cafeteria on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 196cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 medium 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 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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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the cafeteria seating area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the cafeteria seating area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the basement level and also the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Documents can be requested in Braille where applicable.