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Butchart Building

University Road, Aberdeen, AB24 3UT

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Introduction

  • Facilities available at the centre include a games hall, gymnasium, squash courts and viewing gallery.

Location

  • This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Aberdeen.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft x 13ft).
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Lift (Main Entrance)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right of the steps as you face the entrance.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the entrance from the car park.
  • The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 120cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a moderate ramp leading up to the lift on the car park level.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
  • The lift does bypass the steps.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • There are turnstiles, 53 cm wide, at reception to enter the rest of the building.
    • There is also a gate, 96 cm wide, which can be used.
    • There is level access, via the lift, to all services except the female changing room and the viewing gallery for squash courts 3 and 4.
    • Photograph 2 shows the Games Hall.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the standard female changing rooms, which are down the steps and next to the lift on the first floor.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the reception area.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
  • The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 150cm (3ft x 4ft).
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
  • The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.
  • Comments View
    • There is a moderate ramp leading up to the lift on the ground floor.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 287cm x 276cm (9ft 5in x 9ft 1in).
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 197cm (6ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There are mirrors.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet has a height-adjustable sink. It also has a roll in shower, accessed by a moderate ramp, which has twist / tum controls 86cm high, and a drop down seat and handrail.
    • There is also a drop down seat and handrail in the changing area outside the toilet / shower room, shown in photograph 2.
    • The door to the accessible changing room opens inwards and has a twist lock.
    • The accessible changing room is located in the corridor leading to the Gymnasium and Squash Courts.

Accessible Shower

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The showers are located in the accessible changing room.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 44cm (17in).
  • Other facilities available are accessible toilet, accessible changing seat.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilets are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
    • The female toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
    • The male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
    • This is by lift.
  • Comments View
    • The female changing room is located down the steps next to the lift on the first floor.
    • The male changing room is located to the right as you exit the lift on the second floor.

Standard Shower

  • There are standard level access shower facilities available.
  • The showers are located in the standard toilets/changing rooms.
  • There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is a medium step leading down to the showers which is not clearly marked.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.