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1.3 - Reception Room

McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 15 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

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Access To

  • 1.3 Reception Room is located to the rear left of McEwan Hall.
  • Step-free access into the room is via the Reception Room lift which goes directly into the room on the first floor.
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  • The most accessible route has a lift, a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and shiny flooring.

Lift (Reception Room)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from main entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
  • G, 1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Teaching

  • This is a breakout space.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The fireplace and the edge of the carpet may serve as a trip hazards.