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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
The Business School.
Buccleuch Place.
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES.
Address The Business School. The University of Edinburgh, 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, E,H,8, 9,J,S, Telephone. 0,1,3,1,. 6,5,0, 8,0,7,4, Map Link. http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps?building=business-school .
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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. 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, Page 4.
Location, Page 4.
Parking, Page 6. Access Routes, Page 7.
Access Route 1 , Page 7. Access Route 2 , Page 7. Perspective Views Page 8.
Outside Access, Page 9.
Entrances 1 & 2 , , Page 9. Entrance 3 , Page 10.
Internal Access, Page 10.
Reception, Page 12.
Lifts. Page 13.
Stairs, Page 14.
Toilets, Page 15. Department Locations, Page 16. Floor Plans, Page 17. Opening Hours, Page 23. Contact Information, Page 24. Links, Page 25.
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Disabled Access Guide for the Business School.
Introduction.
In August 2010 the Business School relocated to 29 Buccleuch Place. Located at the heart of the University campus this state-of-the-art building houses all school staff, features eight lecture theatres, multiple syndicate rooms, an executive education suite, cafe and significant flexible space for students and staff.
Location.
The Business School is located on Buccleuch Place in central Edinburgh. The building is located within the city centre and is within two miles of the main halls of residence at Pollock Halls.
The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the city Centre.
The nearest bus stops are located on Buccleuch Street approximately 320 metres from the Business School. Numerous bus services stop on Buccleuch Street. Details of timetables are available from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from www.mybustracker.co.uk.
Persons with mobility difficulties arriving by vehicle can access the Business School from George Square and Buccleuch Place.
This building has been designed for, and has been adapted for the use of persons in wheelchairs, persons who have difficulty with mobility or are infirm. Seating is available. Accessible and standard toilets are also available.
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Location Map showing the Business School image.
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Parking. There are numerous parking bays located around the Business School but no free parking; all parking bays being permit or pay and display. Pay and Display Parking. City of Edinburgh Council pay and display parking is available around George Square and along Buccleuch Place. Please note that there are limited dropped kerbs around George Square and along Buccleuch place. See Location Map. All pay and display parking is situated on a cobbled surface and is not recommended for wheelchair users without assistance. Disabled Parking Bays. There are five disabled parking bays located close to the Business School. There are four disabled parking bays located to the front of the George Square Library and one to the rear of the George Square Theatre. The disabled parking bays located to the front of the library have a level paved surface and can only be accessed from the West side of George Square. Please note that the road leading to these bays has an uneven granite sett surface. The disabled parking bay located to the rear of the theatre has an uneven granite sett surface and offers limited access to the adjacent footpath. Please note that this disabled parking bay is not recommended for wheelchair users without assistance.
University Parking. There is one University car park located to the rear of the George Square Library. This car park has a level tarmac surface and a limited number of parking bays. There are additional University car parks located around George Square and Buccleuch Place. See Location Map. If you do not hold a valid permit and require use of a University parking bay, it is recommended that contact is made with your host or the Transport & Parking Office prior to making your journey.
George Square Library disabled parking bays image.
George Square Theatre disabled parking bay image.
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Access Routes. There are two main access routes from George Square to the Business School.
Access Route 1. This access route is suitable for self-propelled wheelchair users and starts from the library’s disabled parking bays. There is level access to Entrance 3 from these parking bays via a ramp, a long paved footpath and an additional ramp to the side of the Business School. There are also flights of paved steps which link the lower level of George Square to the Business School. These steps incorporate contrasting nosings and handrails to both sides. The ramp leading from the disabled parking bays has two paved stages and incorporates a rest stop between each stage. The ramp has a paved surface with a shallow gradient and incorporates handrails to either side. The second ramp has a shallow paved gradient and incorporates a handrail to one side. From the top of this ramp there is good level access to Entrance 3.
Access Route 2. This access route is suitable for self-propelled wheelchair users and is the most accessible route if arriving by bus from Potterrow or Chapel Street. This access route starts from the paved footpath on the lower East side of George Square. From this footpath it is necessary to follow a temporary level paved route around the ongoing refurbishment works. This route passes the front of the David Hume Tower and leads directly to Entrance 3. Alternatively, there are generously spaced stone steps leading from the lower level of George Square to Entrance 3. These steps do not incorporate handrails but do incorporate contrasting nosings.
Ramp to the side of the Business School image. Paved ramp image.
Footpath leading to Entrance 3 image. Start of paved access route image.
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Perspective view of George Square image.
Perspective view of Buccleuch Place image
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Outside Access. There are three entrances to the Business School. See Location Map. Entrance 1. This entrance is located on a level paved surface to the front of the Business School. Entrance 1 provides level access to the Lower Ground Floor of the building and can be easily accessed from the adjacent footpath. Entrance 1 consists of two sets of automatic glazed double doors and a small vestibule area. These doors open inward, will permit the passage of a wheelchair and lead to the main reception.
Entrance 2. This entrance is located to the right of Entrance 1 on a level paved surface. Entrance 2 provides 24 hour access to the research library on the Lower Ground Floor of the building. Please note that this entrance is for selected staff and students only. Entrance 2 consists of a secure single width glazed door. This door opens outward, will permit the passage of a wheelchair and incorporates door handles at an accessible height. There is a swipe card point located to the left of the doorway within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user.
Entrance 1image. Second set of glazed double doors image.
Entrance 2image.
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Entrance 3. This entrance is located on a level paved surface to the rear of the Business School. Entrance 3 provides level access to the Ground Floor of the building and can be accessed via a ramp or steps from George Square. Entrance 3 consists of a single width glazed door and a set of automatic glazed double doors. The single width door is operated manually, opens in both directions and incorporates door handles at an accessible height. All external doors will permit the passage of a wheelchair. The external doors lead to a large vestibule area and an additional set of automatic glazed double doors. These doors will permit the passage of a wheelchair and require a swipe card to gain access. There is a swipe card point and an intercom located to the right of the vestibule area. Both are within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user and the intercom is linked to the main reception.
Internal Access. There is good level access to all floors of the Business School. The majority of doors within corridors are held open to promote ease of access. Doors which are not held open will permit the passage of a wheelchair and incorporate door handles at a wheelchair accessible height. Ground Floor Concourse. The Ground Floor concourse is located within close proximity to Entrance 1. There is ample circulation space and standard seating located throughout the concourse.
Entrance 3 image. External automatic double doors image.
Ground Floor Concourse image.
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Syndicate Rooms. Syndicate rooms are located on the Lower Ground, Ground and First Floors. The syndicate rooms can be accessed via a single width timber door. These doors open inward, will permit the passage of a wheelchair and incorporate door handles/ viewing panels at an accessible height. Each syndicate room has a room booking display to the side of the doorway. Please note that all displays are located above a wheelchair accessible height. See Floor Plans for Locations. Café.
There is a café located on the Lower Ground Floor of the building. Please note that the café counter is not within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user. The seating area has a tiled surface, offers good circulation space and incorporates tables which will permit a wheelchair underneath. There is an additional seating area located to the rear of the café which offers good circulation space and desks which will permit a wheelchair underneath. There are vending machines and lockers located to the side of this seating area.
Research Library. The research library is located on the Lower Ground Floor within close proximity to the main reception. Access to the library is via a secure single width timber door. This door opens inward, will permit the passage of a wheelchair and incorporates door handles/ viewing panels at an accessible height. Security barriers following the entrance are wide enough to permit the passage of a wheelchair. Please note that there is limited circulation space throughout the library. Within the library there is a librarian’s desk, standard seating, computer desks and bookshelves along the perimeter walls. Computer desks within the library will permit a wheelchair underneath.
Cafe image. Seating area image.
Research library entrance image. Librarians desk image.
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Main Reception. The main reception is located adjacent to Entrance 1 on the Lower Ground Floor of the building. All visitors should report to the main reception before proceeding to any other part of the building. See Lower Ground Floor Plan for Location. The reception incorporates a desk which is within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user but it is currently not equipped with an induction loop system. The reception can answer general inquiries and provide information on departments within the building.
Post Graduate Reception.
The Post Graduate Reception is located adjacent to Entrance 3 within the Ground Floor foyer. See Ground Floor Plan for Location. The reception incorporates a desk which is within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user but it is currently not equipped with an induction loop system. The reception can answer general inquiries and provide information on departments within the building.
Main reception image.
Post Graduate reception image.
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Undergraduate Reception. The Undergraduate Reception is located on the First Floor of the building within close proximity to the lift. See First Floor Plan for Location. The reception incorporates a desk which is within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user but it is currently not equipped with an induction loop system. The reception can answer general inquiries and provide information on departments within the building.
Lifts. There is one lift within the Business School which serves all floors. There is a list of department locations and corresponding floors on the lift wall. Please note that there is a second door to the rear of the lift which is only used on the Ground Floor. See Floor Plans for Location. The lift call points and car controls are at an accessible height.
− The lift car controls are within comfortable reach of a wheelchair user.
− The control panel has braille markings.
− The lift has an alarm and emergency call point.
− There is contrast between the lift wall and floor surfaces.
− There is no induction loop system.
− There is an audible announcer.
− The lift has a mirror on the side wall.
− The lift car interior has handrails.
− There is a visual floor indicator.
− The lighting level in the lift is good.
− Lift doors have pressure sensors.
− This is a fire evacuation lift.
Undergraduate reception image.
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Stairs.
There are four main staircases located within the Business School. All staircases within the business school are of a high standard with contrasting nosings on steps and handrails to both sides. See Floor Plans for Locations. The four staircases are listed below: Staircase 1. This is the central staircase which is located adjacent to Entrance 3. Staircase 1 provides access between the Ground and Fourth Floors. Staircase 2. This staircase is located to the West of the building and provides access between the Lower Ground and Fourth Floors. Staircase 3. This staircase is located to the East side of the building and provides access between the Lower Ground and Fourth Floors. Staircase 4. This staircase is located to the front of the building and can be accessed from the Ground Floor concourse. Staircase 4 provides access between the Lower Ground and Ground Floors. This staircase also provides access to the rear of the auditorium.
Staircase 4 image.
Central staircase image.
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Toilets. Toilets are available on floors as follows:
− Standard Male and Female toilets are located on all floors.
− Accessible toilets are located on all floors. See Floor Plans for Locations. The accessible toilets incorporate the following:
− There is left hand lateral transfer space on the Lower Ground, Second and Fourth Floors.
− There is right hand lateral transfer space on the Ground, First and Third Floors.
− There is good manoeuvring space.
− There are emergency pull chords.
− There are emergency strips at floor level.
− Doors are a mixture of sliding and inward opening doors.
− The widths of accessible toilet doors are suitable for wheelchairs.
− There are suitable dropdown and support rails for transfer.
− The tap type is lever operation.
− There are coat hooks above a wheelchair accessible height.
− The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
− The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
− Lighting levels are good.
Ground Floor accessible toilet image.
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Department Locations.
Fourth Floor.
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School Office.
Head Of School.
Board Room.
Conference Room.
Roof Terrace.
Executive Education Team.
Meeting Room.
Marketing & Communications Team.
Web Team.
Third Floor.
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PhD Offices 3 & 4.
IT Team.
Faculty Offices.
Research & PhD Support Team.
Second Floor.
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Faculty Offices.
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Lecture Theatres 5-7.
Syndicate Rooms 15–18.
Undergraduate Reception/ Support Team.
Computer Teaching Lab.
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George Square Entrance.
Concourse.
Auditorium.
Post Graduate Reception/ Support Team.
Accounts Team.
MBA & MSc Admissions Team.
Syndicate Rooms 6-14.
Alumni & Corporate Relations Team
Careers Support Team.
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Buccleuch Place Entrance.
Main Reception.
Café
The Hub (Post Graduate Library & Study Centre).
Lecture theatres 1-4.
Computer Rooms 1 & 2.
Syndicate Rooms 1-5.
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Floor Plans. - The following five pages contain building Floor Plans . This page contains the Lower Ground Floor Plan.
Lower Ground Floor Plan – The Business School image.
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Ground Floor Plan – The Business School image.
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First Floor Plan – The Business School image.
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Second Floor Plan – The Business School image.
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Third Floor Plan – The Business School image.
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Fourth Floor Plan – The Business School image.
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Opening Hours Business School.
Monday 8:30am-6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am-6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am-6:30pm Thursday 8:30am-6:30pm Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday Closed. Sunday Closed.
Café.
Monday 8:30am-5:00pm. Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. Saturday Closed. Sunday Closed.
Research Library.
Monday 24 Hours Tuesday 24 Hours Wednesday 24 Hours Thursday 24 Hours Friday 24 Hours Saturday 24 Hours Sunday 24 Hours
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Contact Information. Main Reception: Telephone.
0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 8,0,7,4. Email address.
[email protected] . Undergraduate Reception: Telephone.
0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 3,9,0,0. Email address.
[email protected] . Post Graduate Reception: Telephone.
0,1,3,1, 6,5,1, 3,7,5,8. Email address.
[email protected] . Transport & Parking: Telephone:
0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 9,1, 0,1,. Email address.
. University Switchboard: Telephone:
0,1,3,1, 6,5,0, 1,0,0,0,.
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Links.
University Homepage. Campus Maps. Transport & Parking. City of Edinburgh Council Parking.
Bookable Rooms Guides. Student Disability Service.
Business School Home Page.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
The Business School.
Buccleuch Place.
March 2014