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Crew 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 accessible entrance located to the right of the building.
  • The Crew Building has 3 entrances, all of which have manual doors
    The accessible entrance is located to the right of the building opposite the Crew Building Annexe and has level access.
    The other 2 entrances have stepped access.
  • The accessible entrance is signed as School of Geosciences.
    The main entrance has signage saying Crew Building - School of Geosciences.
    The rear entrance is not signed.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free access to level 1.
  • The main entrance is accessed at the front of the building via 20 steps.
    The rear entrance into the building has 7 steps.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift.
  • The flooring in the circulation routes is a mixture of carpeted flooring and hard and smooth surfaces which may appear shiny.
  • There is seating located in the main entrance foyer on levels 1, 2 and 4 along the corridors.
  • There is some wall mounted wayfinding signage available.

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 is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to your left on entering the building on level 1.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 4.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on levels 2 and 3.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the male and female toilet on level 1.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Crew Building)

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

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 (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • It is possible to have the other door unlocked to allow for a wider entrance of 140cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entering via the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The levels 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift was out of service at time of survey 1 October 2024.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance via the accessible entrance.
  • The levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your left on entrance to the building via the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 12m.
    • 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 signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 132cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (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 118cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can 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 low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.