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Premier at DUSA

University of Dundee, Campus Green, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN

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Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building, off Airlie Place.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
    • The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Heathfield Car Park.
    • The car park is located off Hawkhill.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Hunter Street Pay & Display.
    • The car park is located off Hunter Street / Old Hawkhill.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Balfour Street.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 260cm x 490cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Balfour Street.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There are steps up from the rear staff car park.

Site/Campus Car Park (Heathfield Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Hawkhill.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Heathfield Residences or the Dalhousie Building.
    • The car park type is multi storey.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the level 3 pedestrian entrance to campus.

Outside Access (Main)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store, to the right of the DUSA main entrance.
    • This entrance gives access to the shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'WELCOME TO Your Premier Your union DUSA'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Counter

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
    • The counter is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
    • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 82cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and laminate.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
    • Music is played throughout the shop.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.