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Introduction

• School of Engineering
  Ground Floor: Engineering Teaching Organisation
  First Floor: Institute for Energy Systems, UK.
• Energy Research Centre
  Second Floor: Institute for Bio-Engineering
  Third Floor: Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, RenewNet
  Fourth Floor: Institute for Energy Systems.
• Related link Fleeming Jenkins Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-university-of-edinburgh/king-s-buildings/access-guides/fleeming-jenkin-building
• Related link Alrick Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-university-of-edinburgh/king-s-buildings/access-guides/alrick-building
• Related link Hudson Beare Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-university-of-edinburgh/king-s-buildings/access-guides/hudson-beare-building

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• Comments View
  • There are links to the Hudson Beare Building and Fleeming Jenkins Building on the ground floor.
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  • There are links to the Alrick Building on the first floor.

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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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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Fleeming Jenkins / Faraday Building Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Fleeming Jenkins 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 marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 180cm x 600cm (5ft 11in x 19ft 8in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Max Born Crescent.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Thomas Bayes Road.
  • There is also a blue badge bay on Thomas Bayes Road. (photographs 4 and 5).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the Faraday Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Faraday Building.
  • 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 357cm x 485cm (11ft 9in x 15ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Faraday Building.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Faraday Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Permits are available for staff, students and visitors. Please contact the University for further information.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park, next to Hudson Beare Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not 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 single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 117cm (3ft 10in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance opposite this one, between Faraday and Alrick Buildings, without steps which can be seen in photographs 7 and 8.

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Entrance (Hudson Beare Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Hudson Beare Building on the ground floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Entrance (Fleeming Jenkins Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building, adjoining the Fleeming Jenkins Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Entrance (First Floor Alrick Building Right Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building, on the first floor, linking to the Alrick Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Entrance (First Floor Alrick Building Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, on the first floor, linking to the Alrick Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
• 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 slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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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 not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Entrance (Engineering Teaching Organisation Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor in the lift lobby, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the main entrance and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • The height of the push pad to enter is 95cm.
  • The height of the push pad to exit is 90cm.

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Reception (Teaching Support)

• Teaching Support is located to the left as you enter Engineering Teaching Organisation.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Engineering Teaching Organisation entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the teaching support reception area.
    
  • The seating does not have armrests.

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Reception (Student Support)

• Student Support is located ahead as you enter the Engineering Teaching Organisation.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Engineering Teaching Organisation entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the student support reception area.
    
  • The seating does not have armrests.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs to the rear of the building which gives access to floors 1-2-3-4 only (shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the main entrance, opposite the stairs.
• 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 provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Female standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the second and fourth floors.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the first and third floors.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located near the café in the Hudson Beare Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to your left on exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the main lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 96cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to your left on exiting the lift on the third floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.