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Overview

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• About View
  • The Dugald Steward building is a large building with 9 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 1 main staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed as B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • There are doors which enable exit from the Beyes Centre on floors 1, 3 and 5. These are not used as access.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Q-Park Quartermile.
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  • The nearest train station is Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
• There is one main entrance providing a step free-level access, via a double automatic door.
• The entrance is signed with the building name.
• The main entrance provides step-free sloped access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is a step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are automatic doors to access the stairwell and the additional lift.

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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 9 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floors B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
  • The toilet with adaptations on the ground floor is the only one with a an automatic door.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on 1.17 Angus McIntosh Room (opens new tab) .
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• Labs View
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• Meeting Rooms View
  • View information on 1.01 Davide Abercrombie Room (opens new tab) .
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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located on Simpson Loan.
  • The name of the car park is Q-Park Quartermile.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located to the west 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 access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main)

• The reception is located to the left of the main entrance.
• The distance from main entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The chairs are fixed.

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Reception (Ground Floor - PPLS Student Services)

• The reception is located to the right of the main reception.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 91cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The chairs are fixed.

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Reception (Floor 1 - PPLS Student Services)

• The reception is located on floor 1.
• The distance from the lift is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left of the ground floor corridor.
• There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
• The basement, ground and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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 not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located in the ground floor corridor, to the left.
• The distance from the main entrance is 27m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The basement and ground floors and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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 tactile markings.
• 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 159cm (width) x 169cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There is a similar lift (additional) located at the end of the corridor, to the left.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left past the reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 198cm from the floor.
  • 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 (G.Z8 - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right of reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a push pad 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 183cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (BZ.222 - Basement - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement.
  • The distance from the lift is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 39cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 167cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.