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Summary

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• Service View
  • The Students' Union is located off St. Mary's Place, in the North of St. Andrews. The site is located off the main A91 road to St. Andrews, off the Links Crescent roundabout, and onto City Road, then onto St. Mary's Place.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Students' Union and services, university shop, Students' Union Bar, Sandy's Bar, Beacon Bar, Rector's Café and Club 601.
  • Bus Stop - St Mary's Place Eastbound link (new tab) - click here.
  • Bus Stop - St Mary's Place Westbound link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the 601 Club foyer, in the reception area, and inside the Rector's Café.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the 601 Club foyer, in the reception area, and in the level 1 foyer.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located in the 601 Club foyer, in the reception area, and in the level 1 foyer.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located in the Rector's Café.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the adapted toilet in the Rector's Café.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Student's Union is located on St. Mary's Place in the North of the town.
    The site is located off the main A91 road to St. Andrews, off the Links Crescent roundabout and onto City Road, then off the City Road roundabout onto St. Mary's Place.
  • There is no building parking.
    There is on street Blue Badge bay parking on St. Mary's Place as well as standard parking.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stops are located on St. Mary's Place, outside and opposite the Students' Union.
    The bus stops are 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.
  • 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).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Leuchars (for St Andrews) Train Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • St Andrews Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Murray Place.
  • The car park is located on Murray Place.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on St. Mary's Place.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 450cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on St. Mary's Place.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right side of the building, off St Mary's Place.
  • This entrance gives access to the Student Union reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of St Andrews Students' Association - Your Union'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 128cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Lift View
  • The buttons to open the automatic doors are touch-free hand sensors.

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Outside Access (University Shop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on St Mary's Place.
  • This entrance gives access to the university shop.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of St Andrews Shop'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Lift View
  • The buttons to open the automatic doors are touch-free hand sensors.

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Lift (University Shop Entrance)

• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the shop entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the shop entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are the Rector's café.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 143cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Rector's Café - Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Rector's Café seating area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Lift View
  • There are two unmarked steps in front of this entrance. However these can be overcome by walking past the entrance, to its right, and then back up a very easy slope.

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Outside Access (Rector's Café - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on St Mary's Place.
  • This entrance gives access to The Rector's Café.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 169cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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.
• Lift View
  • The button to exit the automatic doors is a touch-free hand sensor.

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Outside Access (Club 601)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to right of the front of the building, straight on past the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Club 601 foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Stage 601 Club'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Lift View
  • The buttons to open the automatic doors are touch-free hand sensors.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The safe place is located on level 1 in room 202, to the right of the lift.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in all eating/drinking areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are the ground floor, level 1, and level 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are the ground floor, level 1, and level 2.
  • 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 29cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Main Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The opening is 180cm wide.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 110cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 114cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas, booths and bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • There is an internal ramp to access the conservatory area of the bar/restaurant. It is 157cm wide with a slight gradient of 3-4 degrees and handrails on both sides. It overcomes the 2 steps which have a height of 15cm and a depth of 30cm. The pitch of the hand rails is below 90-100cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Sandy's)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located off the rear of the Main Bar.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • Only one door is held permanently open, with a width of 87cm. The other door can be opened on request if necessary.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 49cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Eating and Drinking (Rector's Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the far left of the reception.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • The door opening is 124cm wide.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 94cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 104cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 66cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables and armchairs.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • The café can also be accessed via the left hand side of the reception.

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Eating and Drinking (Nightclub - 601 Club)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located straight through the 601 club entrance and past the foyer.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The opening at the entrance is 176cm wide.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 114cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 80cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 110cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables and booths.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • There is a cloakroom to the right before entering the club. The 601 foyer is a bookable event space and can also be accessed via the rear of Sandy's.

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Eating and Drinking (Beacon Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on level 2.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The opening is 180cm wide.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 104cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 92cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 38cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, booths and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 217cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (601 Club - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter via the 601 Club entrance and to the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Club 601 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 219cm (7ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 108cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rector's Café - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on your right as you enter via the side entrance to the café.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 235cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general waste (with lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 101cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 83cm.
• Comments View
  • There are paper towels available on the shelf.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Similar standard toilet facilities are available on level 1, to the left as you exit the lift within the level 1 foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (601 Club)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located straight ahead as you enter via the Club 601 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the 601 Club entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Similar standard toilet facilities are available on level 1, to the left as you exit the lift within the level 1 foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Rector's Café - Gender Neutral)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located immediately on the right as you enter via the cafe's side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the side entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial 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 lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.