Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; The School of Psychology and Neuroscience, teaching rooms, meeting rooms, offices, research rooms, MRI Department, laboratories and prayer rooms.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on rear Level 1, to the left as you enter the rear entrance.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on Level 3, off the Rooms 306-310 corridor from Stairwell 56 (308).
On Level 5, to the rear near Stairwell 60 (542).
On Level 7, along the corridor between Stairwell 66 and Stairwell 60 (715). - Male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 5, to the rear near Stairwell 66 (516).
On Level 7, to near Stairwell 66 (711). - Shared standard toilet facilities are located on upper Level 2, to the rear left from the main entrance (218).
On Level 3, off the CCNi link from the main stairs (304).
On Level 4, off the rear Rooms 414-419 corridor (421).
On Level 4 Rear, round to the left from Stairwell 54 - Level 5 (468 and Shower 1 - 476).
On Level 5, to the rear near Stairwell 54 (Shower 1/2 - 559/565).
On Level 6, to the rear near Stairwell 54 (Shower 2 - 665).
On Level 6, to the rear near Stairwell 60 (634).
On Level 6, to the rear near Stairwell 66 (628).
On Level 7, to the left from Levels 6-7 stairs (Prayer Room 730). - Standard shower facilities are located on upper Level 2, to the rear left from the main entrance (218).
On Level 4 Rear, round to the left from Stairwell 54 - Level 5 (Shower 1 - 476).
On Level 5, to the rear near Stairwell 54 (Shower 1/2 - 559/565).
On Level 6, to the rear near Stairwell 54 (Shower 2 - 665).
On Level 6, to the rear near Stairwell 60 (634).
On Level 7, to the left from Levels 6-7 stairs (Prayer Room 730).
Useful Information
- Disability Services is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
- Email: disability@glasgow.ac.uk.
- The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF.
The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30. - To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
- Email: student.services@glasgow.ac.uk.
- Accommodation Services. For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF.
The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00. - To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
- Email: accom@glasgow.ac.uk.
- The Student Representative Council (SRC) is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ.
The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00. - To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
- Email: enquiries@src.gla.ac.uk.
- Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service.
Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service. - Gilmorehill Campus:- There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.
- For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)
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By Road
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- The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction.
M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west.
Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west). - Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
There is limited pay and display on street parking across the campus and a long stay pay and display public car park in Lilybank Gardens.
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details. - For more information on getting to the University of Glasgow please click here (opens new tab).
- The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
First Group buses Simplicity services 4 and 4A , bus routes 15 and 370 and Stagecoach bus services X25, X25A, X76 and X77 all stop on University Avenue by the Main Gate opposite the library. - For more information on bus services in and around Glasgow please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Partick.
- The nearest train station to the University is Partick to the west of the campus approximately 0.9 miles away (18 minutes) via Byres Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
The nearest train station to the east of the University campus is Charing Cross approximately 0.9 miles away (19 minutes) from Bank Street via Woodlands Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office. - For more information on train services to and from Partick and facilities at the station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on train services to and from Charing Cross and facilities at the station please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Hill.
- The nearest underground station is Hillhead on Byres Road. The station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
The nearest underground station to the east of the campus is Kelvinbridge, the station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only. - For more information on the SPT underground network, stations and accessibility please click here (opens new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Southpark Avenue car park.
- The car park is located off Southpark Avenue.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Hillhead Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Southpark Avenue)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Southpark Avenue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Florentine House.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 265cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 110cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Florentine House rear entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to Level 2.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'School of Psychology and Neuroscience'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Rear CCNi Entrance - Level 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off Bute Lane.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 101cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Reception (CCNi - Level 1)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter the rear CCNi entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear CCNi entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are varied.
- The height of the reception counter is 117cm.
- 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 77cm.
- 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 counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is armchair seating in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Reception (Janitor's Office - Level 2)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 101cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a permanently held open door to access the seating area/waiting room.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is sloped/ramped access to Level 2, Rooms 233-237 and Level 6, beyond Room 660.
- There is stepped access to the Level 2 (ground floor) beyond the waiting room, Level 2 reception, Level 2 Labs 202A, 203A, 204A, 206A, 207A and CCNi Level 1 from Level 2.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors (Main)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right of reception.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Levels 2, 3 and 4.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 33cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- All levels of the building are not accessible due to there being no lift between the levels.
Other Floors (Stairs to Level 3, Level 4, Rooms 202-207 and Honours Lab 103)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located through to the rear left as you enter via the main entrance on level 2.
- The stairs are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the third floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 2, 3 and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 26cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms 301a/302a, 304A, 305, Rooms 202-207 and Honours Lab 103.
- The main set of stairs as part of this staircase offers a handrail on the right (going up).
There is also a handrail on the right (going down) to Level 1.
Other Floors (Level 4 and 5)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on Level 4, near the main stairs.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Levels 4 and 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 27cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- All levels of the building are not accessible due to there being no lift between the levels.
Other Floors (Stairwell 60 - Level 2 (CCNi))
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located through to the right of Level 2 (via main stairs/CCNi link).
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- All levels of the building are not accessible due to there being no lift between the levels.
Other Floors (Stairwell 56 - Level 2)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located through to the right of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- All levels of the building are not accessible due to there being no lift between the levels.
Other Floors (Stairwell 54 - Level 5)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on Level 5, to the right of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Levels 5, 4 (Rear), 6 and 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- All levels of the building are not accessible due to there being no lift between the levels.
Other Floors (Stairwell 66 - Level 4)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on Level 4, along the corridor from the main stairs.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- All levels of the building are not accessible due to there being no lift between the levels.
Prayer Rooms - Level 7
- Prayer Room 730 is located on Level 7, to the left from the stairs.
- The entrance door is 68cm wide and opens away from you.
- There are seats without armrests in the room.
- There is not 150x150cm manoeuvring space, however furniture can be moved to provide the space.
- There is a shared toilet and shower located off the room.
- At the time of research (in April 2025) there was no hose for the shower.
- Prayer Room 732 is also located on Level 7, through to right from the stairs.
- The entrance door is 92cm wide and opens away from you.
- There are seats with and without armrests in the room.
- There is not 150x150cm manoeuvring space, however furniture can be moved to provide space.
Toilet with Adaptations (CCNi Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on Level 1, to the left as you enter the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear CCNi entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 196cm x 163cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and storage items.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The alarm did not sound when tested.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on Level 3, off the CCNi link from the main stairs.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
Emergency Evacuation Information
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Information on Refuge Alerters
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- This building has refuge alerters.
- Refuge Alerter communication system is designed to summon assistance in the event of a fire evacuation, from University buildings which provide disabled access to upper floors via a lift.
- All Refuge Points have been provided with details on how to operate the communication system when assistance is required. Designated Refuge Point directional signage has been install throughout the building to direct you to these refuges.
