Access Guide
St. Andrews Building Gym Hall
St. Andrews Building
11 Eldon Street
University of Glasgow
G3 6NH
Tel: 0141 3303202
Email: h.eng@educ.gla.ac.uk
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Charing Cross.
The Gym Hall is located on level 1 of the St. Andrews Building, in Eldon Street, near the main campus.
The name of the nearest underground station is Kelvinbridge.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 4m (16ft 4in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 24m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Students and staff who are Blue Badge holders automatically receive a parking permit free of charge. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
Outside Access (St Andrews Building - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (St Andrews Building - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
These doors are operated by a push pad.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
This entrance is on level 1.
Outside Access (Gym Hall)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the changing rooms.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 120cm x 300cm (3ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The photograph shows the female adapted toilet located in the female changing rooms.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing rooms.
The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male changing rooms.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The photograph shows the female adapted toilet located in the female changing rooms.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is an assistance dog toilet available on campus for students, staff and visitors.
Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from the Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services and the Student Disability Service.
The photograph shows the ramp used to bypass the steps into the main building.
Comments
Opening times vary at the weekend.
