THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. Number 5 Forrest Hill

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Number 5 Forrest Hill Bookable Rooms Access Guide Number 5 Forrest Hill Edinburgh University Old Town City of Edinburgh EH1 2QL forrest-hill-building

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 EH1 1NP Campus maps are available at: As this building does not have a reception area it is advised that you contact the university prior to your visit if you have any special requirements or any questions regarding Number 5 Forrest Hill, Main Switchboard Number:

3 Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. Note: Although a building may have suitable access, it is important that confirmation is sought that there are emergency evacuation procedures in place. Therefore, it will be necessary to contact your personal tutor/line manager or your host to enable the preparation of a Personal 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.

4 While this document indicates some of rooms are unsuitable for wheelchair access, this assessment is based on building access and desk layouts remaining unchanged. Wheelchair access is possible to the Ground Floor and wheelchairs can be accommodated within the Ground Floor teaching rooms. 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 suitable adjustments where reasonably practicable. Standard design Male and Female toilets are available on the Ground Floor.

5 BOOKABLE ROOMS accessibility. Number 5 Forrest Hill. Central Teaching Room. GA.11. Listed below on the next two pages are bullet points and associated images of GA.11. This teaching room is located on the Ground Floor close the main Entrance Access to the teaching room is via a set of double doors from Entrance 1 and a single door into the teaching room Both doors from the lobby have to be open to permit the passage of a wheelchair There are standard toilets on this Floor There are no accessible toilets in this building Ramp leading to teaching room image. Room layout in teaching room GA.11 image. There is no level access to the teaching room, access is via a tactile ramp after the first doorway The teaching room has a tiled vinyl floor There is ample manoeuvring space within the teaching room

6 There is no induction loop There are power outlets to the perimeter walls and at the teaching desk area There is no designated wheelchair spaces but seating can be re-arranged There is a partitioned room within the teaching room which has restricted manoeuvring space and is not recommended for wheelchair users Front of teaching room GA.11 image. image. Access doors leading to GA.11 Seating is of a typical teaching room layout Seats have left and right handed writing tablets Lighting is good but not variable There are no windows within this teaching room Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

7 Teaching Room. B.01. Listed below on the next two pages are bullet points and associated images of B.01. This teaching room is located on the First Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the First Floor Access to the teaching room is via two steps and a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Steps leading to B.01 image. Room layout in B.01 image. There are ample power outlets to the perimeter walls and at the teaching desk area Seats and desks are a typical teaching room layout Seating is not fixed and can be re-arranged

8 There is no induction loop Lighting is good but not variable There are blinds to control glare Fire escape located within B.01 image. Teaching desk to the front of B.01 image. There is a teaching desk located to the front of the teaching room A wireless microphone located at the teaching desk There is an emergency exit located to the side of the lecture room Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

9 Common Room. B.09. Listed below on the next two pages are bullet points and associated images of B.09. This teaching room is located on the First Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the First Floor Access to the teaching room is via a wide single door There are standard toilets on this Floor There are kitchen facilities within this common room Seating layout in B.09 image. Front of common room B.09 image. There are ample power outlets to the perimeter walls and at the teaching desk area Seating is of a typical teaching room layout Seats have right handed writing tablets Lighting is good but not variable There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

10 Teaching Room. C.27. Listed below on the next two pages are bullet points and associated images of C.27. This teaching room is located on the Second Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the Second Floor Access to the teaching room is via a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Room layout in C.27 image. Teaching desk to the front of C.27 image. There are ample power outlets to the perimeter walls and at the teaching desk area Desks and seating are in a U shape configuration but can be re-arranged Lighting is good but not variable There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

11 Teaching Room. D.01. Listed below are bullet points and associated images of D.01. This teaching room is located on the Third Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the First Floor Access to the teaching room is via a three steps and a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Seating layout in room D.01 image. Teaching desk in room D.01 image. There are power outlets to the perimeter walls and at the teaching desk area Desks and seating are configured in rows Lighting is good but not variable There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

12 Lecture Room. D.02. Listed below on the next two pages are bullet points and associated images of D.02. This lecture room is located on the Third Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this lecture room or the Third Floor Access to the lecture room is via a wide single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Room layout in room D.02 image. Podium located to the front of room D.02 image. Seats have right handed writing tablets Lighting is good but not variable There is a raised podium at the front of the teaching room The teaching desk is located on the raised podium

13 There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop There are power outlets to the perimeter walls, on the floor and at the teaching desk area Teaching desk in room D.02 image. Seatting arrangement in room D.02 image. Seating is of a typical teaching room layout Seating is not fixed and can be re-adjusted Seats have right hand writing tablets The room has two sliding partitions for sectioning off the rear of the lecture room There is a second entrance located to the rear of the room which also acts as a fire escape Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

14 Teaching Room. D.04. Listed below are bullet points and associated images of D.04.. This v is located on the Third Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the Third Floor Access to the teaching room is via a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Lighting is good but not variable Rear of room D.04 image. Room layout in D.04 image. Desks are in a linear layout There is a teaching desk located to the rear of the room There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop There are power outlets to the perimeter walls and teaching desk area Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

15 Teaching Room. D.08. Listed below are bullet points and associated images of D.08. This teaching room is located on the Third Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the Third Floor Access to the teaching room is via a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Lighting is good but not variable Seating layout in room D.08 image. There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop There are power outlets to the perimeter walls and teaching desk area Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

16 Teaching Room. D.09. Listed below are bullet points and associated images of D.09. This teaching room is located on the Third Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the Third Floor Access to the teaching room is via a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Restricted circulation space in room D.09 image. Room layout in room D.09 image. Lighting is good but not variable There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop Desks are in an island layout Circulation space is restricted between the desks and perimeter walls Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

17 Teaching Room. D.10. Listed below are bullet points and associated images of D.10. This teaching room is located on the Third Floor close to the Main staircase There is no level access to this teaching room or the Third Floor Access to the teaching room is via a single door There are standard toilets on this Floor Room layout in room D.10 image. Lighting is good but not variable There are blinds to control glare There is no induction loop Desks are in an island layout Wheelchair accessibility recommendation No

18 Floor Plans. Ground Floor Plan- 5 Forrest Hill

19 First Floor Plan- 5 Forrest Hill

20 Second Floor Plan- 5 Forrest Hill

21 Third Floor Plan- 5 Forrest Hill