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Boyd Orr Building

University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right as you enter, before the lift foyer.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female toilets on Level 5.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter, and to the left from the lift on Levels 5, 8, 9 and 10.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left from the lift on Level 7.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the lift on Levels 4 and 6.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right from the lift on Level 5 (staff).

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Lilybank Square.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Lilybank Gardens.
    • The name of the car park is Lilybank Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Boyd Orr Building has five entrances.
  • The main entrance on Lilybank Square provides step-free access via slope to Level 2. There are double automatic doors available at the main entrance (the alternative being manual doors).
  • The University Avenue entrance provides stepped access to Level 2. There are double automatic doors available at the University Avenue entrance.
  • There are three internal link entrances from the James McCune Smith Learning Hub on Levels 2, 4 and 6. There are permanently held manual double doors and push pad activated, double automatic doors at all three link entrances.
  • The link entrances on Levels 2 and 4 offer step-free level access, with step-free access via slight slope on Level 6.
  • The entrances are signed as Boyd Orr Building.
  • The surveyed entrance provides step-frere level access to the lift foyer on Level 2.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas on Level 9 with seats without armrests.
  • Wall mounted signage and floor plans are provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors and permanently held open doors along circulation routes throughout the building.
  • There is a step without handrails to access the male toilet urinals on Level 5.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Lilybank Square.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The slope is steep on the left side as you face the building.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eco-Hub

  • The Eco-Hub is located on the right as you enter.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • Services available in this area include: a re-use and repair service, clothing swap-shop, event space and self-serve coffees/teas counter.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Opening Times (Eco-Hub)

  • Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:30 - 17:00.

Counter (Janitor's Office)

  • The counter is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located round to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual 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 1,600 Kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 115cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 181cm (width) x 156cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located round to the left as you enter.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter, before the lift foyer.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 118cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.