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Crew Annexe Building

The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Alexander Crum Brown Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JN

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There are uneven surfaces enroute to the entrance.
  • The Crew Annexe Building has 1 entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as School of Geoscience Crew Annexe Msc Teaching Suite.
  • The entrance provides access via a steep slope and manual doors to the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • The floor surfaces along all corridor routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in the building along the circulation routes.
  • There is limited signage within the building.
  • Please note the fire evacuation strategy for this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located towards the right of the building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male toilet facilities are located towards the right of the building.
    • The female toilet facilities are located towards the right of the building near the adapted toilet .
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located towards the right of the building near the adapted toilet.

Parking (Max Born Crescent - Crew Buildings)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left as you enter via Gate 1.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and unsurfaced areas.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Staff and students Blue Badge holders who wish to park within the City, King's Buildings or Easter Bush Campus car parks should apply for a Disabled All Areas Permit.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the building.
    • The distance from the building entrance is 40m.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 280cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 98cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 135cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.