Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the café.
- Related link Main Teaching Tower.
- 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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Comments
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- The workwear café is located on the first floor of the Engineering Building.
- The entrance to the workwear café is to the left upon entering the internal entrance of the Engineering Building on the first floor of the Teaching Tower.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- 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 at the rear of 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 452cm x 530cm (14ft 10in x 17ft 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 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Site Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located below the Link Bridge, besides the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
Site/Campus Car Park (Riverside Campus)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the river Clyde.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- 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.
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Comments
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- To the left has you face the entrance there are 2 revolving doors to access the building.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- To the left of the entrance there is a revolving door to access the building also at this entrance.
Lift (Foyer Area)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1600 Kg.
- The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the side entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 enhancement 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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Comments
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- Access to the lift is via the security barriers fronting the lift area.
- Beyond the barriers there are 3 lifts giving access to all floors.
Lift (Rear Lobby Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left on the foyer lifts along the corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the side entrance via the foyer area security barriers.
- 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 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 enhancement 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 moderate to good.
Other Floors (Rear Lobby Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The stairs are located beyond the foyer area security barriers the left of the rear lobby lift.
- The stairs are approximately 28m from the side entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors (Reception Area)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the reception desk.
- The stairs are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the court yard between the Main Teaching Tower and the Halls of Residence building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
Entrance (Internal Entrance Teaching Tower)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Teaching Tower on the first floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The Internal entrance to the Engineering Building is to the left 33m from the lift entrance via the refectory entrance.
- The route can be seen in photographs 3 to 7.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written, 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.
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Comments
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- Engineering workshops are on the ground floor
- Engineering workshops welding and fabrication are on the first floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead when entering the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
- 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located off the main corridor to the left.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- 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.
Entrance (Workwear Café)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Engineering Building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
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Comments
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- The entrance to the workwear café is 4m from the internal entrance to the Engineering Building.
Getting Around (Workwear Café)
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Access
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- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written, 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.
Eating and Drinking (Workwear Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the workwear café entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located next to the lift on the first floor adjacent to the Hygiene Room of the main Teaching Tower.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are located on the first floor of the Engineering Building along the main corridor.
- The toilets are 46m form the workwear café entrance.