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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Buccleuch Place Lane accommodation is located in the central Edinburgh.
  • 1-6 Buccleuch Place Lane accommodation is divided over 2 large buildings. One of the buildings having 5 floors and the other 2 floors.
  • There are 130 rooms in total at this accommodation.
  • There are 6 rooms with adaptations within the accommodation buildings.
  • The rooms with adaptations are located on various floors throughout the buildings.
    There are lifts within the buildings for step-free access between floors.
  • 6 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with level showers.
  • The communal facilities include a common room, a laundry room and a toilet with adaptations which is also signed for use by all.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Q-Park Quartermile.
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  • The nearest train station is Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the accommodation building is step-free via a slight slope.
• Each block of accommodation within the buildings has its own entrance.
  There is a step-free slightly sloped access via key card activated double automatic door.
• The entrance is signed with the name and number of the block.
• The entrance provides step-free access sloped access to the entrance foyer on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• The floor surfaces long all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are no resting areas in the circulation routes or lobby area.
• Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are automatic doors in the circulation routes on the ground floor.

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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 is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located within the common room block.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as a shared toilet for all.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .
  • The on-street standard parking bays are located on Buccleuch Place.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located on Simpson Loan, underneath the Quartermile Development.
  • The name of the car park is Q-Park Quartermile.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Buccleuch Place Lane - Block 5)

• This entrance is located to the front of the accommodation block.
• 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 slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 91cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 132cm.
• The key card activates the automatic door.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 93cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.

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Entrance (Flat 4)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor of block 5.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Buccleuch Place Lane - Block 5 - Flat 4 - Room 1)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor of block 5.
  • The distance from the block 5 entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has automatic doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 35cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 123cm (width) x 304cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 145cm and 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not 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.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Kitchen/Dining (Flat 4)

• The kitchen/dining area is located within flat 4.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 93cm from the floor.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 93cm from the floor.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Buccleuch Place Lane - Block 5)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the block entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 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 16cm.
• 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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Lift (Buccleuch Place Lane - Block 5)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the block 5 entrance.
• The distance from Block 5 entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth 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 low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 91cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (1 Buccleuch Place Lane - Common Room Block)

• This entrance is located to the front of the common room block.
• The entrance area is 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Communal Facilities (Common Room Block)

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located on the ground floor of the common room block, ahead as you enter through the second door at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located to the right of common room entrance on the ground floor of the common room block.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is also a communal seating are on the first floor.

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Lift (Common Room Block)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the common room block entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the common room block entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first 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 medium visual contrast.
• The lift door opening width is 92cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Common Room Block)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the common room block entrance.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 16cm.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Common Room Block - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the common block entrance on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the common room block entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is 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 86cm.
  • The door has a 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 173cm (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 right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (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 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 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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.
  • The soap dispenser is 89cm 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.