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Edgecliffe (Department of Philosophy)

University of St Andrews, Edgecliffe, The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • Step-free access to Edge Cliffe is via the main entrance of the Wardlaw Museum. Ramp access is available at this entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the left side entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the basement.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include 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.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Rooms and Services in the Building

  • Other Areas View
    • Other services within the building include: Seminar rooms, academic and staff offices.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the basement.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • The female standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell between the ground and second floor.
    • The gender inclusive standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell between the ground floor and basement.

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the building, accessed via Wardlaw Museum.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located within the centre of the building.
  • The distance from the left side entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The basement, ground, first and second floors 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 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • 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 107cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer 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.
    • To reach the lift, enter via the main entrance on the right of Wardlaw Museum entrance. The lift is available for use between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the left and right side of the building.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement.
    • The distance from the left side entrance is 7m.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 193cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 140cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 185cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.