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Overview

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• About View
  • Old Medical School Doorway 4 is a large sized section of the Old Medical School Building.
  • There is 1 main lift and 3 primary staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Ground, 0M, 1, 1M, 2, 2M, and 3.
    The mezzanine floors are signed as both #M and M# throughout the building; for example, 1M and M1.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest 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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  • Doorway 4 and the Chrystal Macmillan building are linked internally on the ground and 0M floors of Doorway 4.
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Getting Inside

• There is a very slight slope running along the length of the Old Medical School Courtyard, with either a steep slope or steps to access the area in front of the Doorway 4 main entrance.
  The area directly in front of the Doorway 4 main entrance has a slight slope.
• The building has 1 main entrance which provides ramped or stepped access to the ground floor via a set of automatic double doors.
  There are 2 interior entrances from the Chrystal Macmillan building (ground and first floors) which provide step-free level access to the Ground and 0M floors of Doorway 4. Both these interior entrances have manual doors.
• The main entrance is signed as Doorway 4.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access via lift throughout the majority of the building.
  There are many stepped level changes throughout, with most having a lift to overcome the level change.
  There are many slight ramps throughout the building with different widths and handrail configurations.
• The ground floor has a stepped level change along the main corridor which can be overcome via platform lift.
  On the ground floor there is a slight ramp to access rooms G.10 - G.12.
  The 0M floor can be accessed via either a staircase or by using the Chrystal Macmillan first floor entrance.
  The 0M floor has a stepped level change for the main corridor which can be overcome via stair-lift.
• On the first floor there are 3 clearly marked steps to access rooms 1.31 and 1.32.
  The 1M floor has a stepped level change along the main corridor which can be overcome via platform lift.
  On the 1M floor there are slight ramps throughout the main corridor.
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• On the second floor there are 6 clearly marked steps to access room 2.36.
  On the 2M floor there are slight ramps throughout the main corridor.
  On the third floor there are 3 clearly marked steps to access room 3.07.
  On the third floor there are slight ramps throughout the main corridor.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation routes within this building.
• Wayfinding signage provided is good throughout this building.
• There are several manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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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 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first, second, 2M, and third floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The ground and second floor toilets with adaptations are located within the main stairwell and both have a right hand transfer.
    The toilets with adaptations on the first, 2M, and third floors are located within the main corridors. The toilets on the first and third floors have a left hand transfer, while the toilet on the 2M floor has a right hand transfer.
  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floor, within the main stairwell.
  • The male toilet facilities are located on the ground, 0M, and 2M floor.
  • The female toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, 1M, second, 2M and third floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations cubicle on the first floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Seminar Rooms View
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• Computer Rooms View
  • View information on 2.36 - Teaching Computer Lab - Doorway 4 (opens new tab) .
• Labs View
  • View information on 00M.05 - Archaeology Teaching Lab - Doorway 4 (opens new tab) .
• Meeting Rooms View
  • View information on 01M.19 - Meeting / Tutorial Room - Doorway 4 (opens new tab) .
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• 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.

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Entrance (Doorway 4 Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the rear right of the Old Medical School Building Courtyard, when entering from Teviot Place.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
• 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.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 107cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 120cm.
• The width of the opening is 183cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is also a very slight slope running along the length of the ground floor corridor.

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Reception (School Reception)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the Doorway 4 main entrance.
• The distance from the Doorway 4 main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• There is a single manual door that opens away from you to enter the reception.
  The opening width of this door is 89cm.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• 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: sofas.

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Reception (Student Support and Experience Team)

• The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Doorway 4 main entrance.
• The distance from the Doorway 4 main entrance is 18m.
• There is step-free access via slope to reception.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door that opens away from you to enter the reception.
  The opening width of this door is 88cm.
  The slope described in this section is located immediately after entering the door.
• The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low 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: armchairs.

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Lift (Ground Floor Level Change)

• The lift surveyed is located in the ground floor corridor, directly ahead of the Doorway 4 main entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the Doorway 4 main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy ramp or slope.
• The ground floor level change 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 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 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 89cm (width) x 143cm (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.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Doorway 4 main entrance.
• The distance from the Doorway 4 main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy ramp or slope.
• The ground, first, 1M, second, 2M and third floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings, Braille 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 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 147cm (width) x 127cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter the Doorway 4 main entrance.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground, first, 1M, second, 2M and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 19 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are double manual doors that open away from you to enter the stairwell.
  The opening width of the doors is 149cm.

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Entrance (Chrystal Macmillan Building - 0M Floor)

• This entrance is located on the 0M floor, at the rear of the Doorway 4 building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance allows for step-free level access to rooms 00M.08 to 00M.34.

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Lift (0M Floor Level Change)

• The lift surveyed is located on the 0M floor, on the right as you enter Doorway 4 from the first floor of the Chrystal Macmillan building.
• This lift is a stair lift.
• The distance from the Chrystal Macmillan Building - 0M floor entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The floor 0M level change 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 110cm (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 button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (1M Floor Level Change)

• The lift surveyed is located on the 1M floor, in the corridor which is left as you exit the main lift.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The 1M floor level change 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 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 87cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 140cm (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.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• The lift controls are located to the right of office 1.30, on the approach to the lift.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor of Doorway 4, to the right of the main staircase.
  • The distance from the Doorway 4 main entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy ramp slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is 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 93cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • 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 161cm (width) x 198cm (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 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • 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 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
  • 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 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 113cm 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 95cm 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a sanitary products dispenser at a height of 121cm.
    There is an adapted toilet with a similar layout in the second floor stairwell.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of Doorway 4, along the corridor to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 17m.
  • 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 both ways and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • 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 197cm (width) x 223cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • 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 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm 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 114cm 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 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • 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 (2M Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the alternative forward stairwell, which is at the end of the corridor to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes 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 low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • 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 145cm (width) x 317cm (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 76cm (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.
  • 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 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 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 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 111cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • 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.
  • There is a sanitary products stand with heights ranging from 10cm to 75cm.