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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
Ashworth 3.
(King’s Buildings).
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES.
Address:
Ashworth 3,
King’s Buildings,
Edinburgh,
E H 9 3 J F.
Telephone number:
0131 650 5454.
Campus map link:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/ashworth-laboratories
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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
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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Stairs
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Toilets
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Room Directory
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Floor Plans
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Opening Hours
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Contact Information
Links
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Disabled Access Guide for Ashworth 3.
This building has been in part designed 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.
The Ashworth Laboratories consist of 3 interlinked buildings which house two
Institutes of the School of Biological Sciences. These are the Institute of
Evolutionary Biology and the Institute of Immunology & Infection Research.
Ashworth 3 contains laboratories, meeting rooms and staff offices.
Ashworth 3 is a secure building which requires a university smartcard to
access. All visitors must report to a general office which is located within
Ashworth 1 in order to gain access, or alternatively arrange to be met near the
general office by their host. A Guide to Access for Ashworth 1 is available
from: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings/buildingsinformation/disability.
Location.
Ashworth 3 is located within what is referred to as the King’s Buildings
Campus of the University of Edinburgh which is well served by public
transport. The King’s Buildings Campus is within approximately three miles of
the city centre and is within approximately two miles 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 Mayfield Road approximately 110
metres from Ashworth 3. The number 67 Lothian bus service stops on
Mayfield Road and the number 41 Lothian bus service stops within the
campus (see map on the following page). Details of timetables are available
from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from:
http://lothianbuses.com/timetables/KB_Bus_Guide_Sept-2013.pdf. University
staff and students also have access to a university bus service. Details of this
service can be found online from: http://www.ed.ac.uk/staffstudents/students/shuttlebus.
Persons arriving by vehicle can access Ashworth 2 from West Mains Road via
Gateway 2, or alternatively from Mayfield Road via Gateway 3 (see map on
the following page).
Persons with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users are able to access
Ashworth 3 at the main entrance or the secondary entrance (see map on the
following page). Wheelchair access is not currently recommended without
assistance.
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Ashworth 3 Location Map.
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Parking.
Within the King’s Buildings 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 university car parks located at the front of Ashworth 2 and at the
front of the ENG Sanderson Building (see location map). Both car parks are
suitably surfaced for wheelchair users and the car park located at the front of
the ENG Sanderson Building contains a disabled parking bay. Please note
that wheelchair access from these car parks to Ashworth 3 is currently via a
road which does not incorporate a pedestrian crossing.
Ashworth 2 car park image.
ENG Sanderson Building car park image.
There are two university disabled parking bays located at the rear of Ashworth
1 (see location map). These bays are suitably surfaced for wheelchair users.
However, access from these bays to Ashworth 3 is via a road which is in part
of a moderate gradient.
Disabled parking bays image.
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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City of Edinburgh Council parking is available out with the King’s Buildings
Campus along West Mains Road. Parking along West Mains Road is not
recommended for wheelchair users as this is a busy road and there are no
drop kerbs to the adjacent footpaths.
Outside Access.
Ashworth 3 has two entrances.
Access point map.
Access to the main entrance is via a ramp which is of a moderate gradient.
The ramp incorporates intermediate level resting points and a handrail to one
side.
Ramp image.
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Ashworth 3 has a secure main entrance door for which a university smartcard
is required. There is a smartcard proximity reader/keypad located to the left of
the entrance door within comfortable reach of wheelchair users. However,
wheelchair access at this entrance is not currently recommended without
assistance as the entrance doors are heavy and are operated manually.
Main entrance image.
The secondary entrance is located at the rear of the building (see location
map). Access to this entrance is possible from the front of the building via a
footpath which incorporates steps, or alternatively, from the aforementioned
disabled parking bays which are located to the rear of Ashworth 1. Please
note that wheelchair access from these bays to the secondary entrance is not
recommended without assistance.
The secondary entrance meets the same criteria as the main entrance with
the exception of incorporating a smartcard proximity reader/keypad. There is a
swipe card access point located to the right of the secondary entrance door.
Secondary entrance image.
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If you are a wheelchair user or have mobility difficulties and intend to access
Ashworth 3, it is recommended that contact is made with Building
Management prior to your journey (see contact information page).
Internal Access.
There is level internal access from Ashworth 3 to Ashworth 2 on the ground,
first, second, third and fourth floors. Upon entering Ashworth 3 at the main
entrance, Ashworth 2 can be accessed through the first door which is located
on the right. Upon entering Ashworth 3 at the secondary entrance, Ashworth 2
can be accessed through the second door which is located on the left (see
floor plans).
Reception.
There is no reception.
There is a waiting area located immediately within the main and secondary
entrances.
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There is seating within the waiting area.
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Lighting levels are good.
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There is no hearing loop.
Waiting area image.
There is a general office located within Ashworth 1 which serves all of the
Ashworth Laboratories (see floor plans). The office personnel can provide
directions and any required information. For information prior to your visit
please call the general office on: 0131 650 5454.
Lift.
All floors are accessible by lift.
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The lift is located approximately 20 metres from the main and
secondary entrances (see ground floor plan).
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The lift call points and 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 an emergency telephone.
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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.
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There is a visual floor indicator.
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The lighting level is not good.
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The lift doors have pressure sensors.
Stairs.
All floors are accessible by stairs.
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The steps are marked with contrasting nosings.
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There are handrails on both sides of the stairs.
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The handrails contrast with the wall colour.
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The lighting level is good.
Stairs image.
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Toilets.
There are accessible toilets located on the ground, first, second, third and
fourth floors.
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The accessible toilets are located close by the lift and the main
entrance.
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There is left handed transfer space in all accessible toilets.
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There is limited manoeuvring space in all accessible toilets.
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All accessible toilets contain emergency pull chord alarms.
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The doors slide open to the left.
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The width of the accessible toilet doors is suitable for wheelchair users.
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There are suitable dropdown and support rails for transfer.
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The tap types are lever operation.
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There are no coat hooks.
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The colour contrast between the grab rails and walls is fair.
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The colour contrast between the walls and floors is good.
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The lighting level is good in all accessible toilets.
Accessible toilet cubicle image.
All of the accessible toilets within this building can be used by persons who do
not have a disability.
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Ground Floor
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This floor comprises:
Room Directory.
Laboratories
Offices
Accessible Toilet
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Laboratories
Offices
Meeting Room
Accessible Toilet
Laboratories
Offices
Meeting Room
Accessible Toilet
Laboratories
Offices
Meeting Room
Accessible Toilet
Laboratories
Offices
Meeting Room
Accessible Toilet
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This floor comprises:
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First Floor
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Second Floor
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Third Floor
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Fourth Floor
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Floor Plans.
- The following four pages contain building floor plans. 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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- This page contains the fourth floor plan.
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Opening Hours.
Monday.
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Thursday.
Friday.
Saturday.
Sunday.
8:30am-5pm.
8:30am-5pm.
8:30am-5pm.
8:30am-5pm.
8:30am-5pm.
Closed.
Closed.
24 hour swipe card access is available for authorised staff and postgraduate
students.
Contact Information.
Institute of Evolutionary Biology:
0131 535 4355.
Telephone number:
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research:
0131 650 5456.
Telephone number:
General Office:
0131 650 5454.
Telephone number
Building Manager:
David Brown.
0131 650 5453.
07960811919.
[email protected]
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Building Managers Assistant:
Steve Gibson.
07960840666.
Telephone number:
Mobile telephone number:
Email:
Mobile telephone number:
Transport & Parking:
0131 650 9101.
[email protected]
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University Switchboard:
0131 650 1000.
Telephone number:
Email:
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Links.
University Homepage.
Campus Maps.
Bookable Rooms Guides.
Student Disability Service.
Institute of Evolutionary Biology.
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research.
Transport & Parking.
City of Edinburgh Council Parking.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Ashworth 3
(King’s Buildings)
February 2014