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Ashworth Extension New Wing (Ashworth 3)

The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Charlotte Auerbach Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Ashworth Extension New Wing (Ashworth 3) has two entrances, one entrance provides step-free access via a slight ramp.
  • The main entrance on Colin Maclaurin Road is signed as Ashworth 3, no other entrances are signed.
  • The main entrance gives direct access to the lift on the ground floor, which provides step-free level access to the basement and floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The rear entrance has a slight slope and manual doors to enter.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
  • There is step-free, level access from the Ashworth Extension (Ashworth 2) building on the ground, first, second, third and fourth floors via the link corridors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are some resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are not provided.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout 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 into an evacuation chair.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and floor 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main Entrance - Ashworth 3)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Ashworth Extension New Wing (Ashworth 3) building on Colin MacLaurin Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.

Entrance (Rear Entrance - Ashworth 3)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the Ashworth Extension New Wing (Ashworth 3) building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 117cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor to the left of the entrance lobby, on the right.
  • The distance from the Ashworth 3 main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The basement, ground floor, floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast, Braille markings and tactile markings.
  • All 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 an audible announcer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the left corridor.
  • The ground floor, floors 1, 2, 3 4 and 5 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 handrail extends 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the beginning of the left corridor, on the right.
    • The distance from the Ashworth 3 main entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 145cm (width) x 150cm (depth) and there is not 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 74cm (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 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.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 94cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm 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 and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.