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George Square, 55-60

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 55-60 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU

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Overview

  • About View
    • 55 - 60 George Square is a combination of 6 buildings joined together, each with 3 floors.
    • There is a staircase in each building, there are no lifts.
    • The floors are signed as Basement, Ground, 1, 2, 3.
    • There is sloped and stepped access between each building internally.
    • View information on 55 - 60 George Square.
  • 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 Waverly.
    • The nearest tram stop is Princes Street.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level.
  • 55 - 60 George Square has 3 entrances. The most accessible entrance has ramped access. The other 2 entrances have stepped access.
  • The entrance is signed as 58 George Square.
  • The 58 George Square entrance has a slight ramp leading to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is sloped and ramped access between the buildings.
  • There is sloped access between buildings 58 and 57.
    There is stepped access between buildings 58, 59 and 60.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are deep pile carpet.
  • There are seating areas in building 58.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in circulation areas.

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.

Parking

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in 57 George square, on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in 57 George square, on the ground floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the basement .
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in 57 George square, on the ground floor.

Entrance (58 George Square)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the 58 George Square building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 70cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Reception

  • The reception is located right of the 58 George Square entrance.
  • The distance from the 58 George Square entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not 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 without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Stairs (57 George Square)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in 57 George Square.
  • The basement, ground and floors 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (57 George Square - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in 57 George Square, on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the 58 George Square entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope and automatic 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 323cm (width) x 355cm (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 254cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • 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 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 76cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 161cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (57 George Square - Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located in 57 George Square, on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the 58 George Square entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has a slight ramp or slope and automatic 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 inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 161cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.