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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
Adam House.
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES.
Address:
Adam House,
3 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
E H 1 1 H R.
Telephone number:
0131 650 1000.
Campus map link:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/?building=adam-house
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Alternative Format.
If you require this document in an alternative format (e.g. large print) please
contact the Estates and Buildings Department or email [email protected],
telephone 0131 650 2470 or write to:
Estates and Buildings,
The University of Edinburgh,
Design Group Office,
11 Infirmary Street,
Edinburgh,
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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.
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Table of Contents.
Introduction
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Location
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Map
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Perspective View
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Parking
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Outside Access
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Internal Access
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Reception
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Lift
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Stairlift
Stairs
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Toilets
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Room Directory
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Floor Plans
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Opening Hours
Contact Information
Links
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Disabled Access Guide for Adam House.
This building has in part been adapted for use by persons in
wheelchairs and persons who have difficulty with mobility or are infirm. Seating is available. Accessible and standard
toilets are also available.
Introduction.
Adam House is the location of the university's main examination halls
throughout term time and turns into a venue for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
during August. The building houses a fully equipped theatre in the basement.
Location.
Adam House is located within what is referred to as the Central Campus of
the University of Edinburgh which is well served by public transport. The
building is within approximately a quarter of a mile of the city centre and is
within approximately one mile of the main student residences at Pollock Halls.
The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the city centre.
The nearest bus stops are located on South Bridge in excess of 100 metres of
Adam House. Numerous bus services stop on South Bridge (see map on the
following page). Details of timetables are available from Lothian Buses, from
their offices within the city and online from: http://www.mybustracker.co.uk.
Persons arriving by vehicle can access Adam House from Chambers Street
via South Bridge or George IV Bridge (see map on the following page).
Persons with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users are able to access the
building at the main entrance or at the secondary entrance (see map on the
following page). However, wheelchair access is currently by arrangement prior
to arrival and is not recommended without assistance.
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Adam House Location Map.
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Adam House Perspective View.
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Parking.
Within the Central Campus there are numerous parking spaces. Anyone
wishing to park within a university bay must display a valid parking permit.
This includes staff, students, visitors and contractors.
There are two university car parks located off Chambers Street, to the rear of
Minto House (see location map).
Car park 1 image.
Car park 2 image.
These car parks are not recommended for use by wheelchair users or
persons with mobility difficulties who intend to access Adam House; access
from these car parks to Adam House is in excess of 120 metres and is via a
vehicle access route which comprises granite setts.
Car park vehicle and pedestrian entrance/exit image.
If you intend to use either of the car parks which are located to the rear of
Minto House, please pay due care and attention for moving vehicles.
If you do not hold a valid permit and require use of a university bay, it is
recommended that contact is made with Transport & Parking prior to your
journey (see contact information page).
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There are numerous City of Edinburgh Council ‘pay and display’ parking bays
located along Chambers Street, within close proximity of Adam House.
Chambers street is suitably surfaced for wheelchair users but there are limited
drop kerbs to the adjacent footpaths and access from some of the bays along
this street to the adjacent footpaths is via a busy road.
Chambers Street pay and display parking image.
Outside Access.
Adam House has two entrances.
Access point map.
There is currently no level access at the main entrance. Access at the main
entrance is via either three steps, which do not incorporate handrails or a
tactile surface at the top/bottom, or, a temporary ramp which can be made
available upon request. If you require use of a temporary ramp, it is
recommended that contact is made with your host or the Old College Servitors
Office prior to your journey (see contact information page).
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The main entrance door is double width, is heavy, opens inwards and is
operated manually. There is a doorbell located to the right of the main
entrance, beyond one of the aforementioned steps, which can be used to gain
assistance. The doorbell is located within reach of wheelchair users.
Main entrance image.
Wheelchair access to Adam House is also possible via a secondary entrance
which is located to the right of the main entrance, beyond a threshold ramp
and a gate. However, the secondary entrance is not usually operational and
can only be opened from the inside. If you intend to use this entrance it is
therefore recommended that contact is made with your host or the Old
College servitors office to arrange access prior to arrival (see contact
information page).
Gate before secondary entrance image.
Upon proceeding through the aforementioned gate, the secondary entrance is
located immediately to the left. The secondary entrance door is double width,
is operated manually and opens outwards.
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Secondary entrance image.
Internal Access.
Upon entering Adam House at the secondary entrance, wheelchair access is
up via a stairlift (see stairlift section).
Reception.
There is no reception.
There is a temporary servitors desk located within the main entrance lobby,
approximately 9 metres from the main entrance (see ground floor plan).
Please note that this desk is usually unmanned.
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The servitors desk is suitable for approach by wheelchair users and is
recessed.
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Lighting levels are good.
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There is no induction loop.
Servitors desk image.
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There is a manned servitors office located within Old College which serves
Adam House. The servitors based in this office can provide assistance for
wheelchair users and persons with mobility difficulties. To arrange assistance
prior to your journey please call the Old College servitors office on:
0131 650 8295.
A Guide to Access for Old College is available from:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings/buildingsinformation/disability.
Lift.
The basement, ground, first, second and third floors are accessible by lift.
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The lift call points are at an accessible height.
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There is braille beside the lift call points which identifies the floor level.
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The lift car controls are within comfortable reach of wheelchair users.
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The control panel has braille markings.
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The lift has an alarm and disabled refuge communication unit.
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There is contrast between the lift wall and floor surfaces.
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There is an audible announcer.
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The lift has a mirror on the rear wall.
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The lift car interior has a handrail on the rear wall.
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The lighting level in the lift is not good.
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The lift doors have pressure sensors.
Stairlift.
A stairlift provides wheelchair access up to the ground floor level from the
secondary entrance (see ground floor plan).
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The stairlift remains on at all times.
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The stairlift is fully automated and can be operated without assistance.
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There are control panels located at the top of the lift, at the bottom of
the lift and on the lift (see ground floor plan).
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Stairlift image.
Stairs.
All floors are accessible by stairs.
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The stairs have contrasting nosings.
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The stairs have handrails to one or both sides, which contrast with the
wall colour.
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The lighting level in the stairwells is good.
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There are emergency call points and evacuation refuge areas located
in some of the landings (see floor plans).
Stairs image.
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Toilets.
There is an accessible toilet on the basement floor.
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There is a 30mm threshold at the base of the accessible toilet door,
which is negotiable with care.
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There is right hand lateral transfer space.
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There is good manoeuvring space.
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There is an emergency pull chord alarm.
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The door opens outwards.
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The width of the accessible toilet door is suitable for wheelchairs.
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There are suitable dropdown and support rails for transfer.
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The tap type is lever operation.
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There is not a coat hook.
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The contrast between the grab rails and walls is not good.
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The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
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The lighting level in the cubicle is good.
Basement accessible toilet image.
Standard toilets are located on all floors (see floor plans). The standard unisex
toilets located on the sub-basement mezzanine, basement, basement
mezzanine, ground and first floors are accessed via stairs and contain very
limited space.
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This floor comprises:
Examination Hall.
Unisex Toilet.
This floor comprises:
Examination Hall.
This floor comprises:
Examination Hall.
Unisex Toilet.
This floor comprises:
Teaching Room.
Unisex Toilet.
This floor comprises:
Unisex Toilet.
Basement
Floor
This floor comprises:
Theatre.
Accessible Toilet.
Unisex Toilet.
Standard Male & Female Toilets.
Sub-Basement
Mezzanine
Floor
This floor comprises:
Unisex Toilet.
Sub-Basement
Floor
This floor comprises:
Room Directory.
Fire Exit.
Third Floor
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Second Floor
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First Floor
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Ground Floor
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Basement
Mezzanine
Floor
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Floor Plans.
- The following seven pages contain floor plans. This page contains the sub-basement floor plan.
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- This page contains the sub-basement mezzanine floor plan.
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- This page contains the basement floor plan.
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- This page contains the basement mezzanine floor plan.
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- This page contains the ground floor plan.
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- This page contains the first floor plan.
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- This page contains the second floor plan.
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- This page contains the third floor plan.
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Opening Hours.
There are no fixed opening hours for this building. If you are due to attend an
examination in this building and require information on timetabling, please
contact Student Administration.
Contact Information.
Old College Servitors Office:
0131 650 8008.
Telephone number:
Student Administration:
0131 650 2845.
[email protected]
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Transport & Parking:
0131 650 9101.
[email protected]
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University Switchboard:
0131 650 1000.
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
Links.
University Homepage.
Campus Maps.
Bookable Rooms Guides.
Student Disability Service.
Student Administration.
Transport & Parking.
City of Edinburgh Council Parking.
C Venues (Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Adam House
July 2014