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4 University Gardens

University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QH

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Access Guide

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off University avenue.
    • The name of the car park is Main Building (permit holders) car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 2 and 3, to the right from the stairs.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 4, to the right from the stairs.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • 4 University Gardens has one entrance. The entrance provides stepped access to Level 1. There is a manual, single door at the entrance.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the foyer on Level 1.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access throughout the building on all floors.
  • On the ground floor there is 1 step leading to Room 101 and Mail Room 102, 6 steps leading to Room 103 and a further 5 steps leading to a staff kitchen area.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, some with highly contrasting patterns.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation routes with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 5 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 146cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 146cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on Level 2, to the right from the stairs.
  • The distance from the stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 60cm.
  • 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 wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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