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John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC)

The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The John McIntyre Conference Centre has 2 entrances. The main entrance has step-free level access via a very easy slope with automatic doors that are push pad activated.
    The restaurant entrance has step-free access with manual doors and a slight slope just beyond the entrance.
  • The entrances are signed main entrance and restaurant entrance.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access via a very easy slope to the lift and stair lobby and Arthur's Bar on floor 0.
  • The restaurant entrance is to the left of the building and has step-free access via a slight slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation routes 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 first floor of 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 in to an evacuation chair.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floor 1 of the main building on floor 0 just before the restaurant entrance and within the restaurant.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within all of the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor 0 in the restaurant.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor 1, next to the Holyrood and Salisbury Rooms.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor 1 facing the Prestonfield Room.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on floor 1, in the lobby area of the main building.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on floor 1 and in the restaurant.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Left of John McIntyre Conference Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the conference centre at the rear of The Crags.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 278cm (width) x 469cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 65m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is also standard parking available in the Car Park 4 visitors car park to the right of the building.

Parking (Outside St Leonards Hall)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the main road, facing St. Leonards Hall.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 451cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 132cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 65m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 244cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
    • The controls are not 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 an app.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the conference centre.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • Access to the drop off point is via the road to the left of St Leonards Hall. The road has signage saying no entry. However entry is permitted into this road to drop off at the conference centre.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • 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 173cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 75cm.

Entrance (Restaurant Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

Lift (Main Entrance Foyer)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 low 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 134cm (width) x 142cm (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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Restaurant)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the foyer just before the restaurant.
  • The distance from the restaurant entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 a low visual contrast.
  • None 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 107cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high 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.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Entrance Foyer)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 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.

Stairs (Restaurant)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the foyer just before the restaurant entrance.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1, in the area to the rear of the main lobby, right and right again as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • 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 87cm.
    • 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 170cm (width) x 230cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (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 low 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 58cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.