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School of Mathematics and Statistics

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to level 2.
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 3 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
  • 1 of the other entrances has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not internal step-free access between floors.
    • Step-free access to level 1 is via an alternative external entrance only.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some of the level 1 tutorial rooms and offices have stepped access only.
  • Circulation View
    • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along circulation routes.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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: sofas and stools.
    • 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 level 1.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is only accessible via the level 1 entrance.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 2.

Rooms and Services in the Building

  • Other Areas View
    • Other services within the building include: Lecture Theatre A, Lecture Theatre B, Lecture Theatre C, Tutorial Rooms 1A through 1E, and the Computer Classroom.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on level 1 and 2.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • 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 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the level 1 entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Entrance (Level 2 - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on level 2 at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 83cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 95cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 88cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.

Entrance (Level 1)

  • This entrance is located on level 1.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.

Stairs (East, West and Central)

  • The stairs are located at the front and rear of the building.
  • Level 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are 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 steps are unmarked.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1.
    • The distance from the level 1 entrance is 8m.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 241cm (depth).
    • There is 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 65cm (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 48cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm 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 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 84cm 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 125cm 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 109cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.