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Overview

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• About View
  • 7 George Square is a medium sized building with 8 floors.
  • There is 1 platform lift at the accessible entrance and 3 main staircases.
  • The floors are signed Basement, Lower Ground, Ground, Upper Ground, First, Upper First, Second and Upper Second.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Edinburgh 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 and level.
• 7 George Square has 2 entrances. The accessible entrance at the left side of the building provides step-free level access to the ground and basement floors via a platform lift.
  The main entrance at the front of the building is accessed via 8 steps and incorporates a one way system with an entrance to the left and exit to the right.
• The accessible entrance is signed with the wheelchair symbol.
  The main entrance is signed The University of Edinburgh Psychology.
• The accessible entrance provides step-free level access via a platform lift to the reception desk on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access on the ground floor and basement floor only, via the accessible entrance platform lift.
• Access to all other levels of the building is via the 3 staircases.
  The west and central staircases access the first and second floors.
  Access to the upper first and upper second floor is via the east staircase only.
• Access to rooms G14 G15 and G15A on the ground floor and the ground floor female toilets is via 2 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  Access to rooms S1 to S34 on the second floor is via 8 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas throughout the ground floor with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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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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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on F.21 (opens new tab) .
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on S.1 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on S.37 (opens new tab) .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the basement floor and on the ground floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The basement floor toilet with adaptations has a transfer on the left. The ground floor toilet with adaptations has a transfer on the right.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor..
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • The female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, first floor and second floor..
  • The male toilet facilities are located on the first and second floor.

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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 designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Crichton Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the left side of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 85cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The basement and ground floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have 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 101cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 105cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• None 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• To use this lift, please notify a member of staff in advance.
  There is a steep ramp to exit the lift on the basement floor.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building on George Square.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 8 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key pad at a height of 104cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Exit (Main Exit)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single manual door at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is stepped access as you exit.
• There are 8 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located in the main concourse to the left after following the corridor from the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance platform lift is 30m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors and automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• There is a permanently held open door at a width of 83cm with step-free access to the reception desk.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• The reception has a television and 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 some 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: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Stairs (West Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the front left of the building.
• Basement to the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Central Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear left of the building.
• Basement to the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 (East Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the centre right of the building.
• Basement to the upper second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor at the rear left.
  • The distance from accessible entrance platform lift is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a platform lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 139cm (width) x 221cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 68cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot 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 not a hand dryer.
  • 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 and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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 (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor at the rear left.
  • The distance from the lift is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a platform lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 198cm (width) x 254cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 140cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.