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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the School of Modern Languages, School 2 lecture theatre, classrooms and academic offices.
  • School of Modern Languages - School 1 link (new tab) - click here.
  • School of Modern Languages - School 3 link (new tab) - click here.
  • School of Modern Languages - School 5 link (new tab) - click here.
  • School of Modern Languages - School 6 link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor rear of School 3, by the rear entrance - School 3 & 6.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the upper ground floor between Schools 2 and 3.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the upper ground floor between Schools 2 and 3.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located School 1 - second floor.
    School 2 & 3 - rear mezzanine floor UG/1 off the spiral staircase.
    School 6 - mezzanine floor 1/2.
    School 5 - ground floor rear.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The School of Modern Languages (Schools 1 to 6) are located to the north east of the town centre, off North Street, overlooking the St Salvator's Quad.
  • There is a site campus car park to the rear of College Gate off North Street, with Blue Badge bays.
    There is free, on-street standard parking on North Street to the east of College Gate, but pay and display on-street standard parking toward the town.
    There is additional free parking (The Score) with pedestrian access to the rear of the building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop, Butts Wynd, is located on North Street outside St Salvator's Chapel.
    The bus stop is on bus route 92. Bus route 92 links most of the university campuses with the town centre.
  • For more information on bus services to St Andrews please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leuchars (for St Andrews).
  • There is ramped access to platforms and ramp available to access trains at Leuchars (for St Andrews).
    The station is located on bus routes 42, 99, 99A, 99B, 99C, 99D between Dundee City Centre and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    The station is also located on bus route 94A between Newburgh and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    There is a taxi rank with a taxi kiosk within the station.
  • For more information on train services and facilities at Leuchars please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility at Leuchars (AccessAble guide) please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Student Accommodation Services, Butts Wynd, St Andrews. KY16 9AL.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01344 462 510.
• Email: accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Disabilities Team, Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Disabilities Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: disability@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Admissions, University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AX.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 150.
• Email: admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is College Gate car park.
  • The car park is located off North Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 450cm (7ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on North Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Please note that on-street parking to the east of College Gate is free, but on-street parking to the west of College Gate is pay and display.

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Site/Campus Car Park (College Gate Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off North Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are College Gate, Irvine Building, School of Modern Languages, Department of Social Anthropology.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 400cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the School 2 Rear Accessible entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the School 3 Accessible entrance.
    At the time of survey (February 2025) the car park was closed while refurbishment works were taking place.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - School 1 and 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor and School 2 lecture theatre.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 94cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - School 2 and 3)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off St Salvator's Quadrangle.
  • This entrance gives access to the upper ground floor entrance lobby of Schools 2 and 3.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School 2 & 3'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm.
  • Both doors have a locked extension leaf.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There are additional steps internally.

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Step(s) (Main Entrance Internal)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located inside the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the upper ground floor and stairs to other floors.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is stepped access to the upper ground floor and standard toilets, mezzanine and gender neutral toilets, first and second floors.
  • There is step-free access to the ground floor and the designated seating and speaker's area in the lecture theatres from the Rear Entrance - School 1 & 2 or via the School 1 entrance.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and stone.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the lecture theatre.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • A corridor links Schools 1 to 3 and 6 at first floor level.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (School 2)

• Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 74cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the lectern is 97cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• The accessible route into the lecture theatre is at ground level, accessed from the Rear Entrance - School 1 & 2.
  The tiered seats have built-in book rests.

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Other Floors (School 2 and 3 - Front Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the front of the building opposite the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance - School 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are upper ground and first floors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all floors apart from the ground floor.

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Other Floors (School 1 and 2 - Stair ST02)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located between Schools 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the rear entrance - School 1 and 2.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are double manual single doors on the ground floor from School 1 and single heavy manual doors on the first and second floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground, mezzanine, first and second floors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the first and second floors.

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Other Floors (Rear Spiral Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance - School 2 and 3.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the upper ground floor and on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are upper ground, mezzanine and first floors.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all upper floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in School 1.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the main entrance lobby on the upper ground floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance - School 2 & 3.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the mezzanine floor of the rear spiral staircase.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the rear spiral staircase.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Female and Male Toilets)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located before the entrance to the female standard toilets.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the female standard toilet facilities.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located before the entrance to the male standard toilets.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the male standard toilets.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.