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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Chemistry - Chemical and Process Engineering, laboratories and teaching rooms.
• Related link James Weir Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/james-weir-building

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• Comments View
  • This building is linked to the James Weir Building on levels 1 and 2.

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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.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• 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.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 460cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 21m (22yd 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 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.

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  • This car park is for Permit Holders only.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Level 2)

• This information is for the entrance located on Cathedral Street.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Level 2)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• 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 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Level Change (Inside Access - Level 2)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located just inside the room.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • The ramp leads up to the lifts and the rest of level 2 from the accessible entrance.
  • The ramp has handrails both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 3)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Cathedral Street.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Level 3)

• 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 12 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • There are also a further 3 medium, clearly marked steps with handrails both sides, just inside the entrance (shown in photograph 2).

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Inside Access

• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Reception

• The desk is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The reception desk is located just inside the main entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • These steps are located next to the accessible entrance.
  • There are similar stairs next to the main entrance, except these are not clearly marked (shown in photograph 2).

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Lift (Lift 97 - Evacuation Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right after the entrance ramp.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• The lift is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 156cm (4ft 4in x 5ft 1in).
• 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 lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There is also a goods and staff lift around the corner from this lift.
  • This is slightly larger than lift 97, and also accesses level 8.

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Lift (Lift 96 - Evacuation Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer by the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• The lift is 59m (64yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
• 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 lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change (Level 3 Lecture Theatres)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located on level 3, close to lift 96.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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  • These steps lead up to lecture theatres 312 and 314, and rooms 311 and 313.
  • They can be overcome using Lift 93.

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Lift (Lift 93)

• The lift is located by the steps to the right as you exit Lift 96.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Lift 96.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 144cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There are moderate ramps in front of this lift on both levels.
  • This lift is also 40m from Lift 97, 19m from the level 3 adapted toilet and 13m from the nearest refuge point.
  • This lift has a maximum load of 400kg.

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Level Change (Link to Chemical and Process Engineering)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on level 2, at the rear of the building.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • The Chemical and Process Engineering area can only be accessed from the rest of the building on level 2.
  • Lift 94 can be used to access levels B and 1 in this area.

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Other Floors (Chemical and Process Engineering Stairs)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • 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.

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Lift (Lift 94)

• The lift is located in the Chemical and Process Engineering area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-1-2.
• The lift is 93m (102yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Staff Room - Level 7

• This staff room is located on level 7, by lift 96.
• It contains a kitchen and seating area.
• There is no fixed seating.

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Room 223 - Lecture Theatre

• This room is located on level 2.
• There is level access to the front of this room from the main corridor.
• There is a moderate ramp to access the rear of the room, but there are no spaces for wheelchair users here.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• There is a low table available at the front of the room.
• There is level access to the AV controls, but these are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 50 m from the accessible entrance, 16 m from Evacuation Lift 96, and 31m from Evacuation Lift 97.

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Room 227 - Lecture Room

• This room is located on level 2.
• There is level access to the front of this room from the main corridor.
• There is a moderate ramp, or a deep step with a handrail on the left hand side going up, to access the rear of the room, but there are no spaces for wheelchair users here.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is lowered but not height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls, but these are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 34 m from the accessible entrance, 32 m from Evacuation Lift 96, and 15m from Evacuation Lift 97.

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Room 310 - Lecture Room

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is level access to the front of this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls, but these are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
• The room has a hearing loop fitted.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 14 m from the nearest refuge point, 16m from Evacuation Lift 96, 37m from Evacuation Lift 97 and 22m from the level 3 adapted toilet.

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Room 312 - Lecture Room

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is level access to the front of this room from Lift 93.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front of the room.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There is a height adjustable table available. There are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls, but these are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 7m from Lift 93.

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Room 314 - Lecture Room

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is level access to the front of this room from lift 93.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available. There are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• The AV controls are accessible to wheelchair users.
• The room has a hearing loop fitted.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 14m from Lift 93.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • 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 78m (85yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, near the stairs in the reception foyer.
  • There is a Clos-o-mat toilet in the same location on level 1 which does not offer drop down or grab rails. There is 50cm space to the left as you face the Clos-o-mat toilet. There is a similar Clos-o-mat toilet on level 3. There are further accessible toilets on levels 4 and 5 offering alternate right and left transfer space. There is not a grab rail on the transfer side in the levels 4 or 5 accessible toilets. There is a further Clos-o-mat toilet on level 6, similar to those on levels 1 and 3, but with a grab rail on the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 223cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • 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.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 7in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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).
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  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is 55cm space to the right as you face the toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 2, next to the main entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 84m (91yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • The toilets on levels 4-6 contain cubicles with grabrails fitted and doors that open outwards.
  • There are also unisex toilets by lift 97 on levels 4 and 7.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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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  • There are refuge points by all lifts and by all fire exits on level 1 and 3-7, except in the Chemical and Process Engineering area.