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St Katherines Lodge - School of History

University of St Andrews, The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AR

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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.
  • There is stepped access at the most accessible 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 stepped access: the kitchen, ground floor toilet and some of the offices.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the right side of the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • 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 without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Gender neutral standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the basement and on the ground floor.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the second and third floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

  • Other Areas View
    • Other services within the building include: administrative offices, staff meeting rooms, and departmental study spaces.

Parking

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 144cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 134cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has 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 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The basement, the ground floor, and floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral)

  • The gender neutral toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep slope.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There are 2 steps into the toilet.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a steep slope along the most accessible route.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a second door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are also kitchen facilities such as a dishwasher and fridge. The counter and sink are 92cm high.