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Disabled Access Guide for Gateway Building
University of St Andrews
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS
Tel: 01334 476161
Web: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include teaching rooms, museum, brasserie cafe and the School of Management.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in St Andrews.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leuchars.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front 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 nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
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 cobbles.
The car park surface is block paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in) wide.
On the left as you face the entrance there is also a revolving door.
The accessible entrance is push pad operated and the push pad is at a height of 83cm.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The steps lead from the car park to the slope which then leads to the entrance.
The steps can be bypassed by using the footpath that is on the entrance to the car park.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 play background music.
Music is played in the cafe, museum and reception areas.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There is another set of stairs on the other side of the building.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the left as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
The lift is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.24m x 1.34m (4ft x 4ft 4in).
The clear door width is 78cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is another identical lift on the other side of the building
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the cafe.
The accessible toilet is located through the cafe.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 203cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
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 91cm (2ft 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 not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional adapted toilets located on basement level and the 1st and 2nd floors.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the ground floor adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, through the cafe.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the cafe.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the basement level and the 1st and 2nd floors.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
