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Overview

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• About View
  • New College School of Divinity is a large building with 3 floors and a mezzanine floor.
  • There is 1 main lift, 2 platform lifts and 6 staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed G, 1, M, 2 and 3.
  • There is internal step-free access via a platform lift to Rainy Hall and the Senate Room on floor 1.
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• 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 Mound Place, in front of the New College School of Divinity.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
  • 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 via very easy slopes.
• New College School of Divinity has 2 main entrances and an accessible platform lift to the left of the New College School of Divinity main entrance.
• The entrances are named School of Divinity.
• The New College School of Divinity main entrance platform lift gives step - free access to the main reception on the ground floor.
  The main entrance is not step-free but is accessed via 6 steps.
• The New College Courtyard entrance is located on Mount Place and gives step-free access to the New College Courtyard and leads to the School of Divinity on the right.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access on floors G, 1 and 2.
• On floor 2 at the front right there is stepped access to level 3 and Tower Room academic offices.
  On floor 1 at the rear left there is stepped access to the rear of floor 2, floor 3 and the Ramsay Lane Wing, Post Graduate rooms, New College servitor and the Student Support Meeting Room.
• Access to Rainy Hall and Rainy Hall Café on floor 1 is via 6 unmarked steps with a handrail on the right. Alternatively there is a platform lift to overcome the steps. Staff assistance is required to use the platform lift.
  Access to the Mezzanine level on floor 1 is via the mezzanine level staircase.
  Access to the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Room on floor 2 is via 5 clearly marked steps with a handrail on both sides going up. Alternatively there is a platform lift to overcome the steps. Staff assistance is not required to use the platform lift.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish and some having a patterned finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building and to access the stairwells.

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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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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on floor 1 and floor 2.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the front left stairwell, on floor 1 and on floor 2 in the main corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The male standard toilets on the ground floor are located on the half landing in the front left stairwell.
    The female standard toilets on the ground floor are located in the corridor on the left, just past the half landing and are accessed by a further 6 steps.
    Step-free access to the standard toilets on floor 2 is via the lift.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
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• Spaces View
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Parking

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• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Mound Place.

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Entrance (Courtyard Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of New College School of Divinity on Mound Place.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual gates at this entrance, however one gate is locked.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located in the Courtyard, to the right.
• 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 6 steps with 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 steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a bell at a height of 124cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
• There is also a key code/key card reader at a height of 111cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens both ways.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Entrance (Platform Lift)

• This entrance is located to the left of the main entrance.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is an opening without doors.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• There is a drainage gutter running along the front of this entrance creating an uneven surface.

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Lift (Platform Lift Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the main entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the left of the main entrance. is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• Courtyard to ground 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 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 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 86cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located on the ground floor as you enter via the Platform Lift entrance.
• The distance from the Platform Lift entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access via lift to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
• 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.
• 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The chairs and tables are fixed.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter via the Platform Lift entrance.
• The distance from the Platform Lift entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a platform lift.
• Ground, floor 1 and floor 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 76cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 110cm (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 separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Floor 1 Platform Lift to Rainy Hall)

• The lift surveyed is located on floor 1, in the corridor to the left, just before Rainy Hall.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a lift and manual doors.
• The first floor to Rainy Hall are accessed by this lift.
• 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 internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• A member of staff needs to be notified to use this lift.
  The lift is operated via the external controls and these are not in reach once stationed.

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Lift (Floor 2 Platform Lift to Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre)

• The lift surveyed is located on floor 2, ahead as you exit the main lift.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main lift is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a lift.
• Floor 2 to the Elizabeth Templeton lecture theatre are accessed by this lift.
• 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 a high visual contrast.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 117cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a steep ramp to enter the lift from floor 2.

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Stairs (Main Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the entrance lobby, to the right as you enter via the Platform Lift entrance.
• Ground, floor 1 and floor 2 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 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Front Right Spiral Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the front right of the building.
• Ground to 1 to 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Tower Room Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the front right of the building.
• Ground floor, floor 1, floor 2 and floor 3 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 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 16cm.
• 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 and unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Front Left Staircase to Rainy Hall Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the corridor to the left of the main reception.
• Ground to standard toilets and Rainy Hall staircase can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 17 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrail covers 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 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• This staircase leads to the ground floor standard female and male toilets and continue to the Rainy Hall staircase to floor 1. The handrails are on both sides for the first 9 stairs and then continue on the left only.

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Stairs (Front Left Rainy Hall and First Floor Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the front left of the building, continuing from the front left staircase.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (First Floor to Mezzanine)

• The stairs surveyed are located on floor 1, at the front left of the building.
• Floor 1 and the Mezzanine can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Ramsay Lane Wing)

• This entrance is located on floor 1 at the rear left of the building at the end of Ramsay Lane.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 6 steps with a handrail on the left 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 steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is stepped access as you enter.

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Stairs (Rear Left - Ramsay Lane Wing)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear left of the building at the end of the Ramsay Lane corridor.
• Floors 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Rainy Hall Café)

• This entrance is located in Rainy Hall.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Rainy Hall Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free and vegetarian.
  • The following are available: takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • Food can be consumed in Rainy Hall.
    Please see the relevant access guide for more information.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1 in the main corridor, to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • 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 154cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 85cm 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 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has 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 (Floor 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 2, in the main corridor, to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • 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 150cm (width) x 176cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 91cm 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 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has 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.