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Overview

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• About View
  • St Leonard's Land is very large building with 6 floors.
  • There is 1 main lift which will take you from the ground floor to the fourth.
    There are also 2 main staircases in this building which will access all floors.
    There are also additional staircases which only take you up 1 floor in different areas of the building.
  • The floors are signed as Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There is stepped access to Gym 3 when going through the Gym 3 main entrance, this can be bypassed by entering though the Dance Studio.
    The Dance Studio has a ramped access to enter.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburg Waverley.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes on the left and right of the main entrance.
• St Leonard's Land has 2 entrances into the building, both have slight slopes.
• Both entrances are signed as St. Leonard's Land.
• The most accessible entrance is the main entrance which has a slight slope followed by two sets of double automatic doors.
• The alternative entrance is the car park entrance, accessed via the car park.
  This entrance has a slight slope before two sets of double automatic doors.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout most of the building, though the fifth floor is only accessible by stairs.
• Gym 3 is only accessible by stairs unless visitors go through the Dance Studio.
• On the third floor there is a slight slope to access the Dance Studio.
• The fifth floor can only be reached by using the Stairs 2-5.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some areas having low and uneven lighting. Some areas have shiny flooring.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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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 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the second, third and fourth floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located opposite the gym on the second floor, by the male changing rooms.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the changing rooms and to the left of the entrance to Gym 2 on the second floor.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the fifth floor, just beyond the stairs.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located within St Leonard's Pool area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the second floor, next to the reception and on the third floor by the main games hall.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the changing room in St Leonard's Pool.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located opposite the reception on the second floor and outside of the main games hall entrance on the third floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
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• Seminar Rooms View
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  • View information on 3.25 Seminar (opens new tab) .
• Meeting Rooms View
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• Other Rooms/Services View
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  • View information on Gym 2 (opens new tab) .
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, by the car park off Viewcraig Gardens.
  • 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 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the car park entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and steep ramps or slopes.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .
  • The standard on-street parking is located along Viewcraig Gardens.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue off Holyrood Road.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 126cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 125cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead beyond the lift, on the second floor.
• The distance from the lift is 12m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located just beyond the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors 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 high visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Ground Floor to Second Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located just beyond the main entrance, to the left.
• The ground floor, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 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 vary due to the size of the space.

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Stairs (Second Floor to Fifth Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located opposite the reception.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The second, third, fourth and fifth 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 handrail covers 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym

• The gym is located to the left as you exit the lift on the second floor, just beyond the reception.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is an exit button at a height of 93cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Standard Changing Room (Female Changing)

• The changing room surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift on the second floor, opposite the reception.
• The distance from the lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the changing room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
• There is a second, similar, more slight ramp beyond the first one.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a shelf and a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (Male Changing)

• The changing room surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift on the second floor, just beyond the reception.
• The distance from the lift is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the changing room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
• There is a second, similar, more slight ramp beyond the first one.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a shelf and a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor – Left Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the reception.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • 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, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 300cm (width) x 224cm (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 211cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rails have 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 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a shower with adaptations located within this toilet.
    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 twist turn mixer.
    There is a flip-down shower seat.
    The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
    There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.