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O'Shea South

The University of Edinburgh, 96 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8FH

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • There are uneven slopes on approach to the entrances.
  • There are 2 entrances into the O'Shea South area.
    The north entrance into O'Shea South has a slight slope leading to the entrance and immediately beyond the entrance. The doors at the entrance are manual. The entrance provides access to level 1.
  • The entrances are both signed as O'Shea South.
  • The south entrance provides access into level 1.
  • The south entrance has a steep slope leading up to the entrance and manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout O'Shea South.
  • There are uneven slopes throughout level 0 of O'Shea South.
  • There are uneven surfaces on level 0.
    There is block paving on Level 1.
    There are concrete and block paved surfaces on other floors.
  • There is a resting area with benches on level 5.
  • There is limited signage available in O'Shea South.

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 in to an evacuation chair.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Viewcraig Gardens towards the north of O'Shea South.
  • 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance to O'Shea South.
  • The distance from the O'Shea South main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some 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.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entering O'Shea South.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Entrance (Flat 2)

  • This entrance is located to your right on entering via the North Entrance, past the lift.
  • 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 2)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located to your right on entering flat 2.
  • 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 76cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • 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.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Flat 2 Shared Bathroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to your left on entering flat 2.
    • The distance from flat 2 entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no 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 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 bathroom are 245cm (width) x 245cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 185cm (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 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • The bathroom 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.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 36cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.