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Campus Service Centre

The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Edinburgh, EH25 9RG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • Campus Service Centre has 1 entrance.
    The entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor with a manual door.
  • The entrance is signed as Campus Service Centre.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception desk.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along the circulation route are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas.
  • There is no wayfinding signage.
  • There is a manual door along the circulation route.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right from the entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.

Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holders)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Bush Farm Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the entrance to the Campus Service Centre.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge 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 to the right of the Campus Service Centre entrance.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead from the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located in the male and female standard toilets.
  • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the showers.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • Additional features include: a coat hook.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
    • 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 outwards 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 152cm (width) x 196cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 42cm 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 87cm 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 low 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 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 85cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste 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 wheel-in shower within this toilet.
      The shower head is adjustable.
      The controls are twist/turn mixer.
      There is not a 150cm x 150cm turning space for the shower.