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Overview

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• About View
  • The Sir Duncan Rice Library is a large building with 9 floors.
  • The building has 4 lifts.
  • The building has 1 main staircase.
  • The building floors are signed as: Lower Ground, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Aberdeen.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Elphinstone Road.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is sloped.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
• This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 13 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and floor 1 to 7.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • on the ground floor and floor 1 to 7
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor within the toilet with adaptations.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the building entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second, single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 90cm.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 12m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has a television and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift (A)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the building.
• The distance from the building entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor and floors 1 to 7 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The control buttons have a high colour 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 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (B)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the building.
• The distance from the building entrance is 22m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The lower ground, ground and floors 1 to 7 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 92cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (North Stairwell)

• The stairs are located on the right side of the building.
• The basement, ground floor and, floors 1 to 7 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
• There are 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-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (Collections Centre)

• The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
• The lower ground and ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• 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-45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs and high stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, high tables, height adjustable tables, desks and booths.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 116cm to 146cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: ClaroRead and MindGenius.
• There are bookable dedicated assistive technology booths available.

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Counter (Information Centre and Subject Enquiries)

• The counter is located on the first floor.
• The distance from the lifts is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 76cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 19m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text, 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 156cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the building.
  • The distance from lift A is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text, 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 218cm (width) x 194cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.