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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Navel Architecture and Marine Engineering teaching rooms and laboratories.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Queen Street.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park has a retractable bollard.
  • The car park is for permit holders only.
  • There are two on street Blue Badge bays located to the side of the building on Rottenrow.
  • There are standard on street pay and display bays further up Rottenrow, outside the Sir William Duncan Building.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Level 1)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Montrose Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • A University Card is required to access this entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Level 1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Montrose Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom 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.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Level 2)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There are also 4 deep, well marked steps, with handrails both sides, just inside the entrance.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 17m (19yd) from the lift.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception is located on level 2, just inside the main entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Level 1)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly to the right of the accessible entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • These steps lead up to the lift, stairs and toilets.
  • There is a platform lift available to overcome these stairs.

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Lift (Level 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 137cm (2ft 8in x 4ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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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  • There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the lower level.
  • This lift has a maximum loading weight of 140kg.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the level 1 lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the level 1 lift.
  • 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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Evacuation Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the upper level of level 1.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the level 1 lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 128cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 2in).
• 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 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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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, directly to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 212cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 can 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the upper level of level 1.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the level 1 lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the upper level of level 1.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the level 1 lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the far end of level 3.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main left.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is also a male toilet on level 2, and staff only male and female toilets on levels 2 and 3.

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Additional Info

• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are refuge points on levels 1 - 3 opposite the lift and by the emergency evacuation stairs.