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Infirmary Street, 13

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 13 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level, although it is situated on a road with a steep gradient.
  • 13 Infirmary Street has 1 entrance.
    This provides step-free access (via a steep ramp) to the ground floor, from which there is then step-free level access to all other floors, via lift.
    There are double, permanently-held-open doors, followed by a second set of double manual doors (with one leaf locked), followed by a third set of double manual doors, to enter the building at the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "13 Infirmary Street - Edinburgh University Press, Printing Services, Security".
  • The entrance provides step-free access, via a steep ramp, to the ground floor of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all public areas of the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes vary, with a mixture of low pile carpet and shiny tiled flooring on the ground floor, low pile carpet only on the first floor, and shiny tiled flooring only on the second floor.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building, with some additional overhead wayfinding signage provided on the first floor.
  • There are some manual doors along circulation routes on the first floor.
    Additionally, there are manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first and second floors, and the lift lobby on the first floor.

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 first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor, straight ahead as you exit the lift.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the first floor.

Parking (High School Yards - Blue Badge Holders and EV Charging Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in High School Yards, to the right as you face the building, at the far end of Infirmary Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and cobbles.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 246cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 46m from the entrance of 13 Infirmary Street.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • To reach the main entrance from the car park, you must cross Infirmary Street.
      There is no dropped kerb to access the pavement outside the building on Infirmary Street.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badge holders may park for free, but must still apply for and be granted a permit in order to use this or any other car park on the University's estate.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 248cm (width) x 499cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • Standard on-street parking is available in marked strips on Infirmary Street.
      This is chargeable and restricted at certain times - please see signage for details.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There are in fact two EV charging bays, but one is for Car Club vehicles only, so has not been counted for this guide.

Parking (High School Wynd and Robertson's Close Multi-Storey)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off High School Wynd (lower level), and Robertson's Close (upper level).
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badge holders may park for free, but must still apply for and be granted a permit in order to use this or any other car park on the University's estate.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 9 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 231cm (width) x 436cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are 3 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 430cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 130m from main entrance of 13 Infirmary Street.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Infirmary Street at the front of the 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 126cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a third set of double manual doors, which have a low colour contrast, and open towards you (pull) to a width of 152cm.

Reception (University of Edinburgh Printing Services)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left, between the second and third sets of doors at the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance (second set of doors) is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 81cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • Despite the signage, there is not a hearing loop system here.
    The desk is behind a screen, and there is a microphone with speakers on the public side of the screen so you can hear the receptionist speak.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located immediately to the right as you pass through the third set of doors at the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance (third set of doors) is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground (signed as 0 in the lift), first and second floors 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 a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 108cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a single, manual door to enter and exit the lift lobby on the first floor.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the left as you pass through the second set of doors at the entrance.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the right 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are single manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first and second floors.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer with Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
    • The distance from the lift is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • 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 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 207cm (width) x 196cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (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 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 110cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 77cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 138cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The facility also contains a shower with adaptations.
      The shower has twist/turn controls, and is height-adjustable between 147cm and 187cm with a detachable head.
      There is a flip-down shower seat at a height of 48cm.
      The shower has a fully functional emergency pull cord alarm and a shower curtain.