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O'Shea North - Laundry

Forth House, The University of Edinburgh, 9E Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8FQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • On approach to the building there is a steep slope from the north and steps on approach from Holyrood Road to the south.
  • The paving in front of the entrance is uneven.
  • There is a single level entrance into the Laundry with a set of double automatic doors.
  • The entrance is signed as The University of Edinburgh Laundry.
  • The entrance leads directly into the laundry.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the laundry to the east of Residence Hall.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 88cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Communal Facilities

  • Laundry Room View
    • 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.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a payment machine in the laundry with controls between 90cm and 128cm.