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Overview

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• About View
  • Roslin Institute is a very large building with 4 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bust Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Dollys (opens new tab) .

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• Roslin Institute has 2 entrances.
  The main entrance has double automatic doors with an alternative being a manual revolving door.
  The rear entrance has a single manual door with a locked extension.
  Both of these entrances are key card activated.
• The entrances are not signed or named.
• The main entrance provide step-free level access to the reception foyer on ground floor.
• The rear entrance is step-free with slight sloped access and gives access to the LG floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Access to the front of the Roslin Auditorium and B.0.06 is via a platform lift, located at the entrance to Roslin Auditorium on the ground floor.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some surfaces having a shiny finish and some patterned.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are no manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access stairwells.

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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 in to an evacuation chair.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor to the centre of the building on the right.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on all floors of the Roslin Institute building.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on G.022 Auditorium (opens new tab) .
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on B.006 Seminar Room (opens new tab) .
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• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left side of the Roslin Institute building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 446cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 63m from the Roslin Institute main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is a manual revolving door located to the left of the automatic door.
  This door requires effort to open, has an opening width of 81cm and has a small lip at the threshold of the door opening. It has medium visual contrast with the surroundings.

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Reception

• The reception is located just beyond the main entrance to the right.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 120cm from the floor.
• 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.
• 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: chairs with armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the building, to the left just beyond the toilet area, next to the café.
• The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor (signed as 0, 1 and 2 within the lift) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 131cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
• A key card/code is required to access the lift.
  The key card/code reader is 95cm high.

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Lift (Platform Lift - From Ground Floor to Lower Ground Floor - Rear of Building)

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building, to the left through the first set of double doors into Room G.022 - Auditorium.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground floor and lower ground floor (signed as 1 and 0 respectively within the lift) 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 medium 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 100cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Main Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building, next to the café.
• There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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, with unshaded light sources.
• A key card/code is required to access the stairs on the ground floor.
  The key card/code reader is 89cm high.

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Stairs (From Ground Floor to Lower Ground Floor - Rear of Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the building, straight ahead as you enter.
• The ground floor and lower ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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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 in the centre of the building on the ground floor, straight ahead and to the left beyond the café as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 255cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 183cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • 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 48cm 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 90cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm 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 114cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The push pads to operate the automatic door to the facility are at a height of 86cm when entering and exiting.
    In addition to the lever twist door lock, there is a push button lock, at a height of 103cm.

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Shower with Adaptations (within Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations (right hand transfer).
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The shower has a height-adjustable and detachable shower head with a height range between 143cm and 166cm.
    There is an additional fixed-height shower head at a height of 180cm.
    The shower has lever mixer controls to adjust the temperature and flow, as well as an additional lever to switch the flow between the fixed and height-adjustable shower heads.
    A flip-down wall-mounted dry changing seat is available, at a height of 44cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, straight ahead as you exit the platform lift - from ground floor to lower ground floor - rear of building.
  • The distance from the platform lift - from ground floor to lower ground floor - rear of building is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • 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 153cm (width) x 340cm (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 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • 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 48cm 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 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 85cm 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 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 111cm 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 waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.