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Biomedical Physics Building

University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step free via slight slopes.
  • The Biomedical Physics Building has 3 entrances. 2 provide step-free ramped access to the ground floor.
    All 3 entrances are university card lock activated.
  • The right accessible entrance is signed, "Entrance to A, B, C Corridors & BMP Classroom C7."
  • The left stepped entrance is signed, "Entrance to D, E, F Corridors & D2."
  • The left accessible entrance is unsigned.
  • The 2 accessible entrances give access to ground floor A and C corridors, and ground floor D corridor respectively.
  • The third entrance has stepped access.
  • The ground floor is split into two, with separate accessible entrances at either end of an external covered walkway.
  • There is a ramped link at first floor level, but only stepped access from ground floor level. .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor to corridors A and C to the right and corridor D to the left.
  • There is a covered walkway between the two sides of the building at ground floor level, between the two accessible entrances, providing a step-free level link.
  • There is a slight ramp without handrails at first floor level that links both sides of the building.
  • A and C corridors are on the right side of the building at ground floor level. A corridor has restricted access.
  • B corridor is on the right side of the building at first floor level.
  • D corridor is on the left side of the building at ground floor level.
  • E corridor is on the left side of the building at first floor level.
  • F corridor is on the left side of the building at second floor level.
  • Access to B, E and F corridors is by stairs only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is a canteen breakout space on the first floor only.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors to access corridors, many with university card entry only.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor right side main corridor and C corridor by classroom C7.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor left within workshop D2.
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the first floor right in B corridor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the first floor left in E corridor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Right Accessible)

  • This entrance is located on the right end of the covered walkway leading to ground floor corridors A and C and classroom C7.
  • 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 127cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push bar to open the door on exit, 98cm high.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Left Accessible)

  • This entrance is located on the left of the covered walkway leading to ground floor corridor D and workshop D2.
  • The entrance area is not 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The 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 level access as you enter.

Stairs (Right Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the building and on the left as you enter.
  • The ground (A and C) and first (B) 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 not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Left Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
  • The ground (D), first (E), and second (F) floors 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 not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is another similar fire escape staircase to the far left of the building, with restricted access into the first floor.

Kitchen/Dining (Canteen)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open outwards.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • There is an alternative access from the right side at first floor level via a slight slope in the corridor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a fridge and a microwave.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas, stools and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located in the right side of the building, on the ground floor to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are similar toilet facilities next to the entrance to Classroom C7.