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Easter Bush Vet Centre (Farm Animal Practice)

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach surface is mainly level apart from the main entrance where there is a slight slope.
  • There are 2 entrances into the building. The main entrance is the most accessible and can be accessed via the front right of the building.
    There is an entrance at the back of the building, accessed through the Alexandra Robertson building via stairs.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via slight slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step free level access on all floors via lifts.
  • The first floor can be accessed by clearly marked stairs, with handrails on both sides.
    As an alternative, a lift can be used to overcome the stairs and gain access to first floor.
  • Floor surfaces around the circulation are smooth with some shiny finish.
  • Around the circulation, there are no seating areas.
  • Wayfinding signage can be seen on printed out posters in some areas of the building.
  • There are manual doors throughout the circulation 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
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building on level 1.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and students only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the right side of the building.
  • The entrance area is not 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 a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a card reader at the second set of doors that measures 134cm in height. This is only needed before 9am and after 5pm.

Entrance (From Sir Alexander Robertson CVTM)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building connecting the Sir Alexander Robertson building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 11 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • 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 a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 11 steps with a handrail on the right 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floors 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 not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are very similar stairs at the rear of the building.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and first 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 and a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.