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Old Medical School - Doorway 3

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is step-free access on the approach to Doorway 3 main and side entrances.
    There is a very slight slope running along the length of the Old Medical School Courtyard, in front of Doorway 3 main entrance.
    The approach to the main entrance has bollards with visual identification bands.
  • The building has 2 main entrances.
    The main entrance provides ramped access to the ground floor of the building via automatic doors.
    The side entrance provides stepped access to the ground floor of the building via a manual door.
  • The main entrance is signed as Doorway 3.
    The side entrance has no signposting.
  • Teaching rooms 10 to 14 within the Biomedical Teaching Organisation department have stepped access from the main circulation routes.
    This staircase can be avoided by using a linked entrance in the Doorway 4 building.
    This link entrance has a security code to enter. Please contact the Biomedical Teaching Organisation reception in advance for access through this entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to teaching rooms 10-14 and the Human Anatomy Lab within the Biomedical Teaching Organisation department.
    Step-free level access to teaching rooms 10-14 can be achieved by using a linked entrance within the Doorway 4 building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation routes and lobbies within this building.
    Some flooring is patterned.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout this building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.
    Some of these doors are very large and therefore may be difficult to open.
    Please note the fire evacuation strategy for this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

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 are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor adjacent to the staircase, and on the first floor within the Biomedical Teaching Organisation department.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations on the ground floor has a right-hand transfer space.
      The changing places facility on the first floor has a left-hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building, on the ground floor.
      In the first floor corridor, opposite the Biomedical Teaching Organisation department reception.
      In the teaching rooms 10-14 corridor on the ground floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building, on the first floor within the Biomedical Teaching Organisation department.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The standard male toilet on the ground floor has incorrect accessible toilet signage.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the central courtyard, within the Old Medical School Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from Old Medical School Doorway 2.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • This parking is shared by all Doorways of the Old Medical School Building.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Doorway 3 Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located directly ahead as you enter the Old Medical School Building courtyard from Teviot Place.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Doorway 3 main entrance.
  • The distance from the Doorway 3 main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors 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 low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 77cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 137cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter the Doorway 3 main entrance.
  • The ground, first 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 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.

Entrance (Biomedical Teaching Organisation)

  • This entrance is located directly ahead as you reach the first floor using the stairs.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance can be avoided by using the lift.

Reception (Biomedical Teaching Organisation)

  • The reception is located on the first floor of the Doorway 3 section of the building, to the right and ahead as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • There are double doors with one door permanently held open to access this reception.
    The opening width of the door is 56cm.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The seating area for this reception is located in front of the reception doors, within the first floor foyer area.

Stairs (Biomedical Teaching Organisation Internal Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located within the Biomedical area, on the first floor, right as you exit the lift, at the end of the main corridor and then to the right.
  • The first floor, the second floor and the Anatomy Teaching Laboratory can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • This staircase only provides access to areas within the Biomedical Teaching Organisation area, including teaching rooms 10-14.
    Step-free level access to teaching rooms 10-14 is available via the Doorway 4 link entrance.
    For more information about the link entrance, please contact the Biomedical Teaching Organisation department reception.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left as you enter the Doorway 3 main entrance.
    • The distance from the Doorway 3 main entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a 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 165cm (width) x 220cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (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 48cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 98cm 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 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has 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.
    • There is a sanitary products dispenser available at a height of 135cm.

Changing Places (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the Biomedical Teaching Organisation area, on the first floor, right as you exit the lift, at the end of the main corridor.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the lift is 38m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is a single manual outer door to the corridor to the Changing Place. It opens away from you and an opening width of 81cm. The door has a low visual contrast.
      This door give access to the Changing Place door.
    • 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 88cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 230cm (width) x 238cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 25cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 138cm.
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted at a fixed height.
    • The length of the changing bench is 140cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a sanitary product dispenser at a height of 128cm.