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Gateway Building

University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9SS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor reception.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the 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 background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, sofas, riser recliner chairs and benches.
    • 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: Lecture theatres, seminar & meeting rooms, boardroom, event & exhibition spaces.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the basement, ground, first and second floor.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the basement, ground, first and second floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the second floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 120m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 506cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 83cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 82cm.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp as you enter.
  • There is a revolving door to the left of the automatic door.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the right as you enter on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has a very easy slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located on the ground floor opposite reception.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left side of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door 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 800kg.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 126cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator 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.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 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.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on the second floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 65cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a 18cm step to access the shower tray.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement at the rear of the building.
    • The distance from the lift is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors 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 high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the 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 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a varying colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 115cm 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.