THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, Crew Building Teaching Lab, King s Buildings,

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, Crew Building Teaching Lab, King s Buildings, A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES, Address Crew Building Teaching Lab, University of Edinburgh. King's Buildings. Edinburgh. E,H,9,3,J,N United Kingdom, Telephone. 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 8,7,3,4, Map Link.

2 If you require this document in an alternative format (e.g. large print) please contact the Estates and Buildings Department or telephone or write to: Estates and Buildings The University of Edinburgh, Design Group Office, 11 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, E,H,1, 1,N,P Campus maps are available at: Page 1.

3 Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is required for all staff and students unable to self-evacuate in an emergency. Provision for staff/students/visitors who are unable to self-evacuate is the responsibility of the organiser of the class/lecture/event/meeting. While the School is responsible for preparing this, staff and students requiring assistance should confirm the evacuation arrangements. Page 2.

4 Table of Contents. Introduction, Page 4. Location, Page 4. Parking, Page 6. Outside Access, Page 7. Entrance 1, Page 7. Servitors Office,, Page 7. Lifts. Page 8. Stairs, Page 8. Toilets, Page 8. Department Locations, Page 9. Floor Plans, Page 10. Opening Hours, Page 11. Contact Information, Page 12. Links, Page 13. Page 3.

5 Disabled Access Guide for the Crew Building Teaching Lab. This building is designed for, or has been adapted for the use of persons in wheelchairs, persons who have difficulty with mobility or are infirm. Seating is available. Accessible and standard toilets are also available. Introduction. The Crew Building Teaching Lab was opened in 1970 and is primarily used by teaching students who are completing their Masters of Science Degree (MSC). Location. The Crew Building Teaching Lab is located within Edinburgh University s King s Buildings campus; this campus is well served by public transport and is accessible by car. The building is within three miles of the city centre and two miles of the main halls of residence at Pollock Halls. The campus lies between West Mains Road and Mayfield Road, about two miles south of George Square. The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the City Centre. The nearest bus stops are located on West Mains Road approximately 180 metres from the Crew Building Teaching Lab. Numerous bus services stop within the Campus and West Mains Road. Details of timetables are available from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from Persons with mobility difficulties arriving by vehicle can access the Crew Building Teaching Lab from Gate 1 which is located on West Mains Road. Page 4.

6 Crew Building Teaching Lab Location Map image. Page 5.

7 Parking. The King s Buildings Campus has numerous parking bays but no free parking; all parking bays within the campus require a permit. City of Edinburgh Council parking is available outwith the campus on West Mains Road and the adjacent Langton Road. See Location Map. There are currently no dropped kerbs leading from parking bays located along West Mains Road. Access from these parking bays to the campus is not recommended for wheelchair users without assistance. Disabled Parking Bays. There is one disabled parking bay located to the front of the building within the adjacent University car park. There is a footpath leading from this car park to Entrance 1 which incorporates a paved surface and a moderate gradient. Please note that there is an uneven surface between the car park and the footpath which may prove difficult for wheelchair users to negotiate without assistance. Disabled parking bay image. Footpath to Entrance 1IMAGE. University Car Parks. The closest University car park is located adjacent to the Crew Building Teaching Lab. This car park incorporates a smooth tarmac surface and a limited number of parking bays. There are additional University car parks located within close proximity to the building and throughout the King s Buildings Campus. See Location Map. If you do not hold a valid permit and require use of a University parking bay, it is recommended that contact is made with your host or the Transport & Parking Office prior to making your journey. See Contact Information for more details. Crew Building car park image. Page 6.

8 Outside Access. There is one entrance to the Crew Building Teaching Lab. Entrance 1. This entrance is located to the front of the building on a level paved surface. Entrance 1 consists of a secure set of glazed double doors which incorporate a raised threshold. These doors lead to a vestibule area and a second set of glazed double doors. Both sets of doors incorporate door handles at a wheelchair accessible height. Please note that although this facility is open 24 hours a day a swipe card is required to gain access after 5 PM. The swipe card point is located to the right of the doorway within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user. External double doors at Entrance 1 image. Interior double doors image. Servitors Office. There is no reception located within the Crew Teaching Lab. There is a servitors office located within the Ground Floor lobby of the Crew Building. There is level access to this office from the Basement Floor via an internal lift. If the servitor cannot be found, there is a MSC office located on the Ground Floor. This office can provide directions and information on departments within the building. Page 7.

9 Servitors Office image. Lifts. As the Crew Building Teaching Lab is a single storey building there are no lifts. Stairs. As the Crew Building Teaching Lab is a single storey building there are no stairs. Toilets. Toilets are available as follows: Standard Male, Female and accessible toilets are located to the right of Entrance 1. A standard shower is located adjacent to the Female toilets. The accessible toilet incorporates the following: There is right hand lateral transfer space. There is good manoeuvring space. There is an emergency pull chord. The door opens inwards. The width of the accessible toilet door is suitable for wheelchairs. There are suitable dropdown and support rails for transfer. The tap type is lever operation. There is not a coat hook. The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair. The contrast between the walls and floor is fair. Lighting levels are good. Ground Floor accessible toilet image. Page 8.

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11 Department Locations. Ground Floor. Teaching Rooms, Offices, Toilets, Shower, Page 9.

12 Floor Plans. The following page contains the Ground Floor Plan. Crew Building Teaching Lab - Ground Floor Plan image. Page 10.

13 Opening Hours. Normal Building Opening Hours. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 08:00am - 05:00pm 08:00am - 05:00pm 08:00am - 05:00pm 08:00am - 05:00pm 08:00am - 05:00pm Closed. Closed. Opening Hours for Postgraduate Students, (Swipe Card Access). Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours Closed. Closed. Crew Building. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 08:15am - 04:45pm 08:15am - 04:45pm 08:15am - 04:45pm 08:15am - 04:45pm 08:15am - 04:45pm Closed. Closed. Page 11.

14 Contact Information. Servitors Office: Telephone. 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 8,7,3,4, Crew Building Information: Telephone. 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 5,4,3,0, address. Health and Safety Manager: Telephone. 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 4,9,0,6, address. Facilities Manager: Telephone. 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 5,9,8,2, Transport & Parking: Telephone: 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 9,1,0,1,. University Switchboard: Telephone: 0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 1,0,0,0,. Page 12.

15 Links. Bookable Rooms Guides. Student Disability Service. School of GeoSciences. Page 13.

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