THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH DAVID HUME TOWER

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH DAVID HUME TOWER Bookable Rooms Access Guide David Hume Tower George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9JX

2 While this document indicates the majority of rooms are unsuitable for wheelchair access, this assessment is based on the desk layouts remaining unchanged. Wheelchair access IS possible and wheelchairs CAN be accommodated within the teaching areas IF desk layouts are reconfigured. This is of course dependant on the class occupancy numbers. The University Registry Office should have been informed of students attending classes within this building who may have disabilities, whether it be mobility, visual or hearing. If this is the case, Edinburgh University will have made, where possible, suitable adjustments, and incorporated within the particular room/s for those students. Standard toilets are available *throughout David Hume Tower, but accessible toilets are very limited on the upper floors the upper level accessible toilets are located on Level 3 and Level 5 The evacuation chairs are located on Levels 3, 6 and 9 within the lift access area. Standard toilets are available on all floors, although male and female are on alternate floor levels.

3 BOOKABLE ROOMS accessibility David Hume Tower Faculty Room - North There is a hearing loop within this room There is both ramp and step access to this level There is more than adequate circulation to and within this area. The lecture theatre will readily accept wheelchair users on the lower level Doors are comparatively heavy to this area. Yes Faculty Room - South There is a hearing loop within this room There is both ramp and step access to this level There is more than adequate circulation to and within this area. The lecture theatre will readily accept wheelchair users on the lower level Doors are comparatively heavy to this area. Yes

4 4.18 Access to this room is immediately off the lift area Desk height: 740 OK Space for wheelchair only to the rear of the room Blinds (venetion) yes No near power sockets Light level good Gents toilet is adjacent (male) Lifts and stairwell adjacent to this room (opens into the lift car waiting area) No 6.11 Access to this room from the lift area is via 3 sets of heavy doors Desk height as before Central island desk layout (option to re-arrange), no power to this area Blinds yes, but there is glare from the windows (full length) opposite teaching wall Speakers on teaching wall Door wide, but heavy Access to toilet (male) is through 3 sets of heavy doors There is stair access immediately off this room There is an evacuation chair on this level. Photo link Yes

5 7.01 Photo link Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area Desk height as before Blinds yes Power on the window wall, but restricted to the rear desk line which has no wheelchair access. (only one socket on this wall) Lighting level poor 3 fluorescents Wheelchair position is restricted to back right of room, unless major replan of desk layout. Wheelchair could then restrict access and egress (desks in this area could be altered fairly easily. Female toilet adjacent to room No 8.16 Poor wheelchair location options if present discussion group furniture layout is retained. Power only one socket (window wall at low level) Lighting level is good. Close proximity to toilets

6 8.16 (cont d) No 9.01 Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area (doors are heavy) Desk height as before Blinds yes Power on the window wall, but restricted to the rear desk line which has no wheelchair access. (only one socket on this wall) Lighting level poor 3 fluorescents Wheelchair position is restricted to back right of room, unless major replan of desk layout. Wheelchair could then restrict access and egress (desks in this area could be altered fairly easily. Female toilet adjacent to room No

7 9.14 Access to this room is via the main corridor off the lift car waiting area (doors are heavy) Desk height as before Blinds yes. Any glare is controllable Power on the window wall, but restricted to the rear desk line which has no wheelchair access. (only one socket on this wall) Lighting level poor 3 fluorescents The desk layout is an island layout and makes circulation by those with mobility difficulties slightly easier. An upright piano in this room does however impact on the circulation space. Female toilets are on this level There is an evacuation chair and call points on this level. No 9.18 Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area. Desk height as before Blinds yes. Any glare is controllable. Wheelchair position is restricted to back right of room, unless some minor replan of desk layout takes place. Wheelchair could then restrict access and egress (desks in this area could be altered fairly easily. Female toilets are located opposite the lift area. There is no accessible toilet on this level. No

8 11.01 Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area. Desk height as before Blinds yes. Any glare is controllable Wheelchair position is restricted to back right of room, unless some minor replan of desk layout takes place. Wheelchair could then restrict access and egress (desks in this area could be altered fairly easily. Female toilets are located opposite the lift area. There is no accessible toilet on this level. No Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area. Desk height as before Blinds yes Wheelchair position is restricted to back right of room, unless some minor replan of desk layout takes place. Wheelchair could then restrict access and egress (desks in this area could be altered fairly easily. Female toilets are located opposite the lift area. There is no accessible toilet on this level. The room entrance door has no viewing panel this further limits the locating of the disabled space at the rear of the room as a wheelchair located on the back right row could constitute a hazard. No

9 11.06 Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area. Desk height as before Blinds yes. Any glare is controllable. The desk layout (island) is not too restrictive; a wheelchair could be accommodated with minimal desk re-organisation Female toilets are located opposite the lift area. There is no accessible toilet on this level. Yes

10 12.18 Access to this room is immediately off the lift car waiting area (doors are heavy) The door ironmongery is knob handle and could prove difficult to use by persons with arthritic hands Desk height as before Blinds yes. Glare is controllable Power on the window wall, but restricted to the rear desk line which has no wheelchair access. (only one socket on this wall) Lighting level poor 3 fluorescents Wheelchair position is restricted to back right of room, unless major replan of desk layout. Wheelchair could then restrict access and egress (desks in this area could be altered fairly easily. Male and Female toilets are adjacent to this room. Yes Access to this room is via the corridor immediately off the lift car waiting area. Desk height as before Blinds yes Wheelchair position is fairly readily possible as the desk layout is of an island layout Female toilets are located opposite the lift area. There is no accessible toilet on this level. Yes

11 KEY Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Communication Call Point 4.18

12 KEY Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Evacuation Chair Communication Call Point 6.11

13 KEY Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Communication Call Point 7.01

14 KEY Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Communication Call Point 8.16

15 Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Evacuation Chair Communication Call Point

16 Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Communication Call Point

17 Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Communication Call Point 12.18

18 Bookable room/area Lift Standard Toilet Communication Call Point 13.07

19 Note: Although building may have suitable access, it is import that confirmation is sought that there are emergency evacuation procedures in place. Therefore, it will be necessary to contact your director of studies/ line manager to enable the preparation of a personnel emergency evacuation plan (peep). This will ensure that facilities and procedures are in place in the event of an emergency or that alternative locations are used.

20 INDEX and LINKS University Accessibility Overview University Disability Service Student Disability Service David Hume Tower - information

21 THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH DAVID HUME TOWER May 2012