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Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA), Potterrow

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 5/2 Bristo Square, Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There is 1 accessible entrance with automatic doors which is used as the main entrance at the front of the building. < li> There is one other entrance which has manual doors to enter.
  • The main entrance is signed as 'Potterrow Welcome'.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access the centre seating area or reception area on the lower ground floor.
  • The alternative entrance is located next to the Chaplaincy entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building. .
  • On the lower ground floor, there are 6 steps or a steep ramp to access the upper ground floor.
  • There is a shallow step into the photobooth.
  • Floor surfaces along the circulation route are hard floor tiles with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas throughout the building with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • The majority of doors throughout the circulation routes are automatic.

Emergency Egress for Building

  • 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.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the upper ground floor at the rear of the bar, next to the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations and the female standard toilets.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Potterrow Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Edinburgh Students' Union Association (EUSA), Potterrow.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 620cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 88m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • 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 74cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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: armchairs and sofas.
  • There are manual double doors to gain access to the reception.
  • The opening width of the doors is 165cm and they open away from you.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located in the centre of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the upper ground floor seating area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper ground floor seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
  • 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 is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear right of the building on the upper ground floor, through the bar.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 58m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp or slope and automatic doors.
  • The upper ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 145cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 165cm (width) x 227cm (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 visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a ramp on the route from the entrance to gain access to the upper ground floor.
  • A member of staff needs to be notified to use this lift.
  • A member of staff will escort the user within the lift when in use.

Stairs (Main)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter Potterrow.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, upper ground and first floors 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are further stairs towards the front of the building between the upper ground and first floors.

Lift (Advice Place)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground floor to Hangar 5 and the Advice Place 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 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 85cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 150cm (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.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a bell for assistance located to the right of the lift.

Stairs (Advice Place)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The lower ground floor to Hangar 5 and the Advice Place can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 7 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 12cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the building on the upper ground floor area next to the main lift.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a 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 120cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is not 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 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 119cm 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 mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • 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 101cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.