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The Chaplaincy

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 1 Bristo Square, Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slope.
  • There are two entrances to the Chaplaincy Centre.
  • The ground floor external entrance is push-pad activated with double automatic doors and step-free level access. This is the main entrance into the building.
  • The first floor link entrance from the Potterrow EUSA building is a single manual door.
    There is a steep ramp or steps at the first floor link entrance.
    The first floor entrance requires arrangement in advance.
  • The name above the entrance is Chaplaincy Centre.
  • For access to the lift in the adjoining Potterrow EUSA building to gain access to the first floor via the link, please refer to the separate guide.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors. .
  • Access to the first floor will require using either 22 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides or using the lift via the Potterrow building.
  • Floor surfaces throughout are smooth with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas just beyond the main entrance lobby with a mixture of seating types available.
  • There is no wayfinding signage in the building.
  • There are some manual doors along the circulation routes in the building.

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 to the right of the reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the reception.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Potterrow building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 620cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 88m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Chaplaincy.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 84cm.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (First Floor Link - Meeting Room 1)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor, via Hangar 5 in the EUSA Potterrow Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • 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.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance leads directly into Meeting Room 1.
    Access via this entrance must be arranged in advance.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left when entering the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 85cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front as you enter the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 200cm (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 80cm (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 medium 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 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 80cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 81cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 86cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.