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George Square, 22

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 22 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU

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Overview

  • About View
    • 22 George Square is a large building with 4 floors.
    • There is 1 staircase and no lift within the building.
    • The floors are signed B, G, 1, 2.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue does not have its own car park.
    • There is on-street standard parking.
    • The nearest parking is located on George Square.
    • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
    • The nearest tram stop is Princes Street.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There is 1 entrance to this building which is stepped access.
  • The entrance is signed 22 George Square.
  • The entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access to each floor.
  • Floor surfaces are carpet throughout the building.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage throughout the building.
  • There is a manual door to access the stairs from the ground floor to the basement.

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

Parking (George Square)

  • 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 outside 29 George Square.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The streets are cobbled and uneven, which may cause difficulty for wheelchair users, and for those with mobility issues or visual impairment.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of 22 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 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the entrance.
  • B, G, 1, 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail that switches sides.
  • 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.