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Overview

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• About View
  • Bayes Centre is a large building with 7 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 2 main staircases in the building.
  • The floors are signed B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • View information on Bayes Centre.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Nicolson Square.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The nearest tram stop is Princes Street.

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Getting Inside

• There is a step-free approach to the building.
• Bayes Centre has 2 entrances.
  The main entrance is step free via an automatic door.
  The Cycle Store entrance has stepped access.
• The entrances are not signed.
• The main entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor.
• The cycle store entrance has stepped access and manual doors.

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Getting Around

• There is step free level access throughout the building.
• Floor surfaces are shiny and deep pile carpet.
• There are resting areas across all floors of the building.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors from the fire exit lift to the lobby on all floors.
  There are manual doors to the toilet blocks on each floor.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• General Building Information View
  • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer into an evacuation chair.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 10+ toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the basement.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing rooms in the basement.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Crichton Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located on the left hand side of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 89cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
• There is also a revolving door next to the accessible entrance.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
• The width of the security barriers is 97cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Bayes Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • Bayes Café is located left of the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and bollards.
• The ground and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 165cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Lift (Fire Exit)

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The basement, ground and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 102cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 165cm (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 mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs surveyed are located left from the main entrance.
• The basement, ground and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Fire Exit)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building.
• The basement, ground and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (Basement)

• The changing room surveyed is located in the basement.
• The distance from the fire exit lift is 43m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a wash basin and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is an adjustable shower head.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, within the toilet block.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the left transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.