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Introduction

• Ground Floor - Seminar Rooms.
  First Floor - IMNS and TLC
  Second Floor - IMNS
  Third Floor - Edinburgh Technology Transfer Centre
  Forth Floor - Edinburgh Technology Transfer Centre.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Classroom 10 please click here (new tab)
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TLC please click here (new tab)

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This building is located at the King's Buildings campus off the Mayfield Road in South Edinburgh.
  • The Transport and Parking Office of the University of Edinburgh manages parking at the University. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only, and are subject to the university’s parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university.
• By Bus View
  • This building is served by the number 67 bus stopping at the Hallhead Road bus stop on Mayfield Road.
• By Train View
  • The King's Buildings site is approximately three miles from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the site.
• Useful Links View
  • To see the university's webpage for travel and parking information for the King's Buildings please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on The Advice Place please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 9225.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on The Student Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 6828.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Recruitment and Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 4360.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 667 1971.
• Email: [email protected].
• Staff receive Disability Equality Training.

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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, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Faraday Building car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Faraday Building, to the rear of the Alrick Building.
• 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 not available.
• 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 at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 184cm (6ft).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Classroom 10 on the ground floor and the ground floor accessible and the female standard toilets.
  • Level access to the rear ground floor is not possible via this entrance.
  • Please use the Fleeming Jenkin Ground Floor entrance to access the rear ground floor of the building.
  • Access to all other floors is available via this entrance by lift.

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Outside Access (Front Right Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the building towards the front.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There is a second ramp shown in photographs 5 and 6 directly to the left of the entrance.
  • This ramp has an easy gradient.
  • This ramp is 120cm wide.
  • There is a keycard reader.
  • The height of the keycard reader ranges from 102 to 110cm.
  • The keycard reader shown in photographs 7 and 8 is to the left of the door on a gravel area.
  • The keycard reader is 62cm from the left hand door frame.
  • The keycard reader is only used outside of the buildings normal opening hours.
  • This entrance gives direct access to the Edinburgh Energy Transfer Centre.
  • This entrance also gives access to Classroom 10 on the ground floor and the ground floor accessible and the female standard toilets.
  • Level access to the rear ground floor is not possible via this entrance.
  • Please use the Fleeming Jenkin Ground Floor entrance to access the rear ground floor of the building.
  • Access to all other floors is available via this entrance by lift.

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Outside Access (Faraday Building First Floor Rear Right Link Bridge Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building on the first floor leading from Faraday Building link bridge.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm (4ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a pillar just before the ramp as shown in photograph 5.
  • The pillar reduces the ramp width to 110cm.
  • Level access to the rear ground floor is not possible via this entrance.
  • Please use the Fleeming Jenkin Ground Floor entrance to access the rear ground floor of the building.
  • Access to all other floors is available via this entrance by lift.

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Outside Access (Faraday Building First Floor Rear Left Link Bridge Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the building on the first floor leading from Faraday.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the link bridge, immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • Level access to the rear ground floor is not possible via this entrance.
  • Please use the Fleeming Jenkin Ground Floor entrance to access the rear ground floor of the building.
  • Access to all other floors is available via this entrance by lift.

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Outside Access (Fleeming Jenkin Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the building leading from the Fleeming Jenkin Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the rear ground floor of the building.
  • Level access to all other areas of the building is not available via this entrance.
  • Please use other entrances for access to the lift and all other areas of the building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The first floor corridor is used to gain access to all areas of the building (excluding the rear ground floor) from the front entrances, via the lift.

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Other Floors (Front Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter via the front side accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the front right accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear left of the building but with handrails on both sides, as shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6.
• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter via the front side accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the front right accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the male toilet area on the 4th floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • This shower has a deep step to enter caused by the shower tray as shown in photograph 2.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the front right accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main foyer as you enter the building, on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 197cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor Rear Left Corridor Female Toilets)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the female toilets on the first floor, in the rear left corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This toilet is located in the female toilets.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 288cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The transfer space on the left is 125cm.
  • The transfer space on the right is 128cm.
  • The flush is on the right.

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Accessible Toilet (Third Floor Female Toilets)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilet area on the third floor. To the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet cubicle located within the female standard toilet area on the first floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the standard female toilet area.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 186cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 1in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor and the fourth floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear left of the building on the 4th floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.