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Disabled Access Guide for The Old Burgh School
University of St Andrews
Abbey Walk
St Andrews
KY16 9LB
Tel: 01334 476161
Web: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Registry.
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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.55m x 5.8m (11ft 7in x 19ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 38m (41yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) 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.
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 intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 157cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face 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 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the main corridor, to the right hand side.
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 by sliding.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 169cm x 215cm (5ft 6in x 7ft ).
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is sensor.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
The door to the adapted toilet folds.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the main corridor.
The female toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located off the main corridor.
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.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are not available.
The showers are located on the left as you enter the building by the standard female toilets.
They are accessed by a deep step.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
