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Overview

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• About View
  • The Noreen and Kenneth Murray library is a medium sized building with four floors.
  • There is one main lift and one main staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed ground 1, 2 and 3.
  • Access to the library is via the Nucleus building main entrance and the lift to the first floor.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest parking is located Thomas Bayes Road.
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  • The nearest step-free train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh bus station .
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  • There is internal step-free access between the Noreen and Kenneth Murray library and the Nucleus building.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• There are nine steps on the approach to the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library.
  These steps can be overcome by using the slight slope on the main path next to the steps.
  There is step-free access to the ground floor and the KB Café via the KB Café main entrance.
  Step-free access to the first floor library entrance is via the Nucleus Building main entrance and lift.
• Noreen and Kenneth Murray library has 2 entrances.
  The main entrance on the ground floor is to access KB café only.
  The Nucleus link entrance on floor 1 is used to access the library.
• The entrances are signed with the building names.
• The accessible entrance on the first floor provides step-free access to the first floor library.
• The main entrance on the ground floor gives access to KB café and the stairs to the library on the first floor.

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Getting Around

• It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building by using lifts.
• On the ground floor there is a link passage between the Noreen and Kenneth Murray library and the Nucleus building.
  The passage has 10 medium height steps which can be overcome by using the platform lift.
• There is internal step-free access between the Noreen and Kenneth Murray library and Nucleus building on the first floor.
• To get to the first floor of Noreen and Kenneth Murray library you have to go through the Nucleus main entrance and take the Nucleus lift to the first floor. Noreen and Kenneth Murray library is then to the right. There are some narrow aisles obstructed by support pillars on floors 1, 2 and 3.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny or patterned finish.
• There are resting/seating areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wayfinding signage is provided at the lift and stair lobbies.
• There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access the lift lobby and 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 into 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 ground floor, and on floors 1, 2 and 3.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, and on floors 1, 2 and 3.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building opposite Thomas Bayes Road.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second similar door adjacent.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a similar door adjacent which at the time of survey was out of order.

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Room (Accessible Study Room 3 - Ground Floor)

• The room is located to the right of the café on the ground floor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key lock at a height of 107cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• A key is required for this room, available from the reception staff in the adjoining Nucleus Building.

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Room (Carer and Child Room - Ground Floor)

• The room is located to the right of the café on the ground floor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key lock at a height of 94cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• A key is required for this room, available from the reception staff in the adjoining Nucleus Building.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Levels Basement (LG), Ground, 1, 2, 3 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
• There is a second similar lift at the same location. There is a third similar but larger goods lift at the same location. This lift gives access to the upper ground floor also, accessable only for staff and service only.

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Entrance (Floor 1 Entrance)

• This entrance is located on floor 1, in the corridor at the rear right as you exit the Nucleus lift.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a single automatic gate at this entrance.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The gate has a low visual contrast.
• The security gate is operated using a swipe card.
  The swipe card reader is 102cm high.
  There is a similar security gate to exit.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left as you enter via the first floor entrance.
• The distance from the first floor entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout the library, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a book return point, the height of the controls ranges between 76cm and 150cm.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: a trackball mouse and handheld magnifiers.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS and Zoomtext.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the first floor of the library, in the lobby area to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the first floor entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors and step-free level access.
• The floors 1, 2 and 3 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 and tactile markings.
• 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 124cm (width) x 182cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, a medium visual contrast 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 and a visual floor indicator.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in the lobby area to the right as you enter via the first floor entrance.
• The ground floor and floors 1, 2 and 3 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 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1 at the rear of the library.
  • The distance from the floor 1 entrance 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • 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 181cm (width) x 220cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (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 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 125cm 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 high 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 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 92cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the library on floor 2.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • 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 186cm (width) x 207cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (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 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 low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 125cm 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 high 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 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 91cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - KB Café - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor at the rear of the café.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • 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 195cm (width) x 221cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (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 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 125cm 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 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 cannot 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 67cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.