THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. Old Infirmary Building (Geography). BOOKABLE ROOMS ACCESS GUIDE. Address: Old Infirmary Building (Geography). 1 Drummond Street, Edinburgh, E,H,8 9,X,P. Telephone number: 0131 650 2624. Campus map link: http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/?building=institute-of-geography
Alternative Format. If you require this document in an alternative format (e.g. large print) please contact the Estates and Buildings Department or email david.casey@ed.ac.uk, telephone 0131 650 2470 or write to: Estates and Buildings, The University of Edinburgh, Design Group Office, 9 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, E,H,1 1,N,P. This document has been formatted to read out loud with Adobe Acrobat. Page 1.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. Note: 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.
Table of Contents. Introduction. Page 4. Lecture Room 2.01. Page 5. Lecture Room 2.13. Page 6. Room Directory. Page 7. Floor Plans, Page 8. Links. Page 14. Page 3.
BOOKABLE ROOMS - Accessibility. Old Infirmary Building (Geography). Introduction. 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, the University of Edinburgh will have made suitable adjustments where reasonably practicable. There are accessible toilets located on the ground and first floor levels of this building (see floor plans). Please note that the first floor accessible toilet is located within a secure area and is only suitable for use by persons who are authorised to access this area. Standard female toilets are located on the basement floor, a combined female/accessible toilet is located on the ground floor and standard male toilets are located on the basement floor mezzanine (see floor plans). Page 4.
Lecture Room 2.01. - There is level access to this lecture room. - Access to this room from the main entrance is via three penny farthing doors. - The door to this room is double width and opens outwards. - Both door leaves must be opened to permit the passage of a wheelchair. - Wheelchair users are restricted to the front half of the room due to the desk configuration. - There is a raised podium (160mm) at the front of the room. - The seats do not have arm supports. - Numerous electrical power outlets are located around the perimeter of the room. - There is no induction loop. - There is no microphone. - The lighting level is variable. - There are blinds to control glare. - There is a combined accessible and female toilet on this floor. - The nearest standard male toilet is located on the first floor mezzanine (see floor plans). Wheelchair accessibility recommendation. Yes. Lecture room 2.01 image. Page 5.
Lecture Room 2.13. - There is level access to this lecture room. - Access to this room from the main entrance is via two penny farthing doors. - The door to this room is double width and opens outwards. - Both door leaves must be opened to permit the passage of a wheelchair. - Wheelchair users are restricted to the front of the lecture room. - The seats have arm supports. - Electrical power outlets are located around the perimeter of the room. - There is no induction loop. - There is a microphone. - The lighting level is good but is not variable. - There are blinds to control glare. - There is a combined accessible and female toilet located close by on this floor. - The nearest standard male toilet is located on the first floor mezzanine (see floor plans). Wheelchair accessibility recommendation. Yes. Lecture room 2.13 image. Page 6.
Room Directory. Second Floor. First Floor. Ground Floor Mezzanine. Ground Floor. Basement Floor Mezzanine. Basement Floor. This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: This floor comprises: Darwin Room. Geddes Room. Staff Offices. Accessible Toilet (Restricted Access). Hutton Room. Laboratories. Postgraduate Offices. Staff Offices. Watsons Room. Postgraduate Office. Staff Offices. Accessible Toilet. Geography Office. Library. Teaching Rooms. Social Room. Staff Offices. Postgraduate Offices. Male Toilets. Drummond Rooms A&B. Female Toilets. Postgraduate Offices. Social Room. Staff Offices. Page 7.
Floor Plans. - The following five pages contain floor plans. This page contains the basement floor plan. Page 8.
- This page contains the basement floor mezzanine plan. Page 9.
- This page contains the ground floor plan. Page 10.
- This page contains the ground floor mezzanine plan. Page 11.
- This page contains the first floor plan. Page 12.
- This page contains the second floor plan. Page 13.
Links. University Homepage. Campus Maps. Timetabling. Guides to Access. Student Disability Service. University Events App. School of GeoSciences. Institute of Geography. Transport & Parking. City of Edinburgh Council Parking. Page 14.
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Old Infirmary Building (Geography) November 2014