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Disabled Access Guide for Mathematical Institute
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 the School of Mathematics & Statistics.
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 Leuchers.
There is not 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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 6m (11ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 64m (70yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 67m (73yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
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.
There is an additional designated bay in the lower ground parking area (3.8m x 6.1m), located 11m from both of the lower ground entrances.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (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.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
Outside Access (Lower Ground Floor - Left Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue, below the main entrance.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) wide.
Level Change (Lower Ground Floor - Left 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.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Lower Ground Floor - Right Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue, below the main entrance.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Lower Ground Floor - Right 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.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
There are 2 moderate ramps to access this entrance.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lower ground floor is not accessible from the ground floor other than by stairs.
There is alternative access to the lower ground floor from the lower ground parking area.
The lower ground is split into two sides, lower ground left and lower ground right.
Level Change (Seminar Room 1A and Tutorial Rooms 1E and 1D)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the main corridor.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
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.
Theatre / Opera House (Lecture Theatre B)
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located at the front.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit behind you.
It is 7m (22ft 11in) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the lower ground right entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just outside Lecture Theatre A.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 4in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 7in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
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 48cm (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.
The towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left of the lower ground floor.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the lower ground left entrance.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the right of the lower ground floor.
The male toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the lower ground right entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
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.
The venue is accessible out of hours by use of a swipe card.
There is a link bridge between this building and the Physics and Astronomy building.
The link bridge is accessed by a moderate ramp which overcomes the 4, deep, well marked steps that do not have handrails.
There are 2 sets of doors to access the link bridge.
There is a set of double doors which open towards you, are heavy and 152cm wide and a single door which opens both ways, is heavy and is 100cm wide.
