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Disabled Access Guide for Britannia Building
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
Scotland
G4 0BA
Tel: 0141 331 3000
Fax: 0141 331 3005
Web: http://www.gcu.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Department of Finance and Accounting, Principals Group, Boardroom, Meeting Room, Division of Risk and a lecture room.
This venue is staff only and students can be seen by appointment only.
A swipe card is required to gain access to each level.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30 - 21:30 |
| Tuesday | 06:30 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 06:30 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 06:30 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the GCU City Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Queen Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 3m (16ft 4in x 9ft 10in).
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are designated parking bays located in several places in the City Campus. For more details, please see the University website parking page.
Outside Access (Britannia Building Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located next to the William Harley Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
This door is operated by a push pad.
Level Change (Britannia Building Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp continues past the entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.35m (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
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 not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 170cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 60cm (1ft 11in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are 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 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are similar adapted toilets on levels 1 and 2.
Standard Toilet (Ground Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are similar standard male and female toilets on levels 1 and 2.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
