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School of Classics (Swallowgate/Craigard)

University of St Andrews, Swallowgate and Craigard, The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AL

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Overview

Getting Inside

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

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: Swallowgate.
    • Additional areas also accessed by slopes include: The accessible toilet on the ground floor .
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • 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 not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first floor.
    • Female standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the ground floor and the second floor.
    • Gender neutral standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the third floor and on the landings of the Craigard stairwell.

Rooms and Services in the Building

  • Other Areas View
    • Other services within the building include: the St Andrews Centre for the Reception of Antiquity, the Centre for Late Antique Studies, the Swallowgate PC Classroom, and various departmental seminar and tutorial rooms.

Parking

Entrance (Craigard)

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the building.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Postgraduate Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the right as you enter the Craigard entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered surface does not have a knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 79cm from the floor.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 80cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has lever taps.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Swallowgate A)

  • The stairs are located at the front of the building.
  • The ground, first, second, and third floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Stairs (Swallowgate B)

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The first, second, and third floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Stairs (Craigard)

  • The stairs are located on the right side of the building opposite the Craigard entrance.
  • The ground, first, and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Each step has a small lip.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
    • The distance from the Craigard entrance is 40m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep ramps.
    • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 146cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 183cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 170cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
    • 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.