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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Fleeming Jenkin Building
King’s Buildings
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES
Fleeming Jenkin Building
King’s Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JF
United Kingdom
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If you require this document in an alternative format e.g. large print please contact Disability Service
at the University Main Library, email disability.service@ed.ac.uk, telephone 0131 650 6828, or write
to:
Student Disability Service
The University of Edinburgh
Third Floor
The Main Library Building
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LJ
As this building does not have a reception area it is advised that you contact the university
prior to your visit if you have any special requirements or any questions regarding the
Fleeming Jenkin Building,
Main Switchboard Number:
0131 6501000
Note:
Although a building may have suitable access, it is import that confirmation is sought that
there are emergency evacuation procedures in place.
Therefore, it will be necessary to contact your director of studies/ line manager to enable the
preparation of a personnel emergency evacuation plan (peep).
This will ensure that facilities and procedures are in place in the event of an emergency or
that alternative locations are used.
Disabled Access Guide for the Fleeming Jenkin Building
This building is designed for, or 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.
Introduction
This building was named after,
The late Fleeming Jenkin, Professor of Engineering in Edinburgh University, was remarkable for the
versatility of his talent. Known to the world as the inventor of Telpherage, he was an electrician and
cable engineer of the first rank, a lucid lecturer, and a good linguist, a skilful critic, a writer and actor
of plays, and a clever sketcher.
Location
The Fleeming Jenkin building is located within Edinburgh University’s King’s Buildings campus; this
campus is well served by public transport and is accessible by car. The building is within 3 miles of
the city centre and 2 miles of the main halls of residence at Pollock Halls. The campus lies between
West Mains Road and Mayfield Road, about 2 miles south of George Square.
The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the city Centre.
The regular bus service between the Central area and King’s Buildings can be viewed at
www.transport.ed.ac.uk/MapsAndTimetables/UniversityShuttleBus/ShuttleBusTimetable.shtm
The Building is within 160 metres of the bus stops on Mayfield Road. The Numbers 41 & 38 Lothian
buses will bring you to both the Campus and Mayfield Road. . Details of timetables are available
from Lothian Region online (www.mybustracker.com) or from their offices within the city.
Persons with mobility difficulties arriving by vehicle can access the Fleeming Jenkin building from
gate numbers 3 & 4 which are located on Mayfield Road.
Gate 3
Gate 4
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4
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2
5
3
Vehicle Access Route
Parking Bay (Permit)
Publicsport bus st
Disabled Parking Bay (Permit)
Bus Stop
Entrances
Fleeming Jenkin
building
Faraday Building
Parking
The King’s Buildings Campus has numerous parking spaces but no free parking; all spaces within
the campus require a permit. City of Edinburgh Council parking is available out with the campus on
the adjacent Ross Road and Hallhead Road.
There are two disabled bays located to the front of the Fleeming Jenkin building within close
proximity to Entrance 2. A further two are located close to Entrance 3 outside the adjacent Swann
building.
(See Area Plan for locations)
Fleeming Jenkin Building disabled parking bays
Access from disabled parking bays outside the Fleeming Jenkin Building is via Entrance 2
There is a level road surface leading from the disabled bays to a ramp at Entrance 2.
Disabled parking bays located adjacent to the Swann Building
Access from bays located adjacent to the Swann Building is via Entrance 3
Access from these bays requires crossing the road and are within 100 metres of Entrance 3
Outside Access
Entrances 1, 3, 4 and 5 are primary building exit points; although due to the proximity of the disabled parking
bays these can be used for staff access.
Entrance 2 is the recommended access point for wheelchair users to the Fleeming Jenkin Building
Entrance 1 is not recommended for wheelchair users due to there being stairs immediately after the doorway.
Entrance 1
There are five entrances to the Fleeming Jenkin building. Entrance 1 is located to the front of the
building directly across from the Fleeming Jenkins permit holder car park; this consists of a single
door leading to a short flight of stairs.
Entrance 2
Entrance 2 is accessed via the Faraday building directly opposite the disabled parking bays.
Access to the Faraday building is via a concrete ramp. This ramp is not currently recommended for
self-propelled wheelchair users.
(See Location Plan for access points)
Entrance 2
From entrance 2 there are three sets of double doors and ramped access to the
Fleeming Jenkin Building.
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Entrance 2 edit page
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Door 3
Fleeming Jenkin Building Ground Floor
Door 2
Entrances
Wheelchair Access Route
Ramp
Door 1
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2
The Engineering Teaching Organisation office is
located close to entrance 2. Access to the office
is via a push pad on the perimeter wall.
Faraday Building Entrance 2
Entrance 3
Entrance 3 is located to the rear of the Fleeming Jenkin Building. Access to this entrance is via a paved
footpath leading to an asphalt parking area. This entrance provides access to the laboratories on the
Ground Floor. There is no internal access to the rest of Alrick the building from Entrance 3.
Entrance 3 is not recommended for self-propelled wheelchair users.
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1
Car Park
2
Fleeming
Jenkin Building
5
3
A swipe card is required to gain access to
the Fleeming
Jenkin Building.
2
Alrick Building
Disabled parking bays outside
the Swann Building
(No Parking)
There is a steep gradient leading to
Entrance 3.
Area plan of the Fleeming Jenkin Building
Entrances
Wheelchair Access Route
Disabled Parking Bay (Permit)
Vehicle Access Route
The paved footpath (pictured above) leads from the
disabled parking bays outside the of the Swann building.
Entrance 4
Entrance 4 is located to the side of the Fleeming Building. Access to this entrance is across
the permit holder’s car park and is via a long steep gradient between two buildings. This
pathway also provides access to entrance 5.
This access point is not recommended for self-propelled wheelchair users.
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Entrance 4 is within 100 metres of the
disabled parking bays to the front of the
Fleeming Jenkin Building.
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This door has a turning door knob at wheelchair
accessible height.
Ground Floor
Fleeming Jenkin Building
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(See Floor Plan for Access Point)
Entrances
Wheelchair Access Route
Disabled Parking Bay (Permit)
Vehicle Access Route
Ramp
Steep gradient leading from the Fleeming
Jenkin car park
Entrance 5
Entrance 5 is located to the rear of the Fleeming Building. Access to this entrance is across
the permit holder’s car park and is via a long steep gradient between two buildings.
After Entrance 4 there is an uneven slabbed surface that levels out towards the entrance 5.
There is a wheelchair accessible ramp leading to the door.
This access point is not recommended for self-propelled wheelchair users.
5
This is a heavy door and has a handle at
wheelchair accessible height.
1
The ramp leading to Entrance 5 has a tactile
surface and handrails to both sides.
Ground Floor
Fleeming Jenkin Building
4
(See Floor Plan for Access Point)
Entrances
Wheelchair Access Route
Disabled Parking Bay (Permit)
Vehicle Access Route
Ramp
There is an uneven paved area with a
shallow gradient leading from Entrance 4.
Inside Access
From Ground Floor there is access to the Faraday Building via a walkway which has a shallow
gradient.
There is also access to the Alrick Building from the first and ground floors of the Fleeming Jenkin
Building.
(See Floor Plan for access point)
Reception
There is no reception or servitors office in the Fleeming Jenkin Building. There is an office in the
adjoining Faraday building close to Entrance 2. A servitor is contactable from this office.
Access to the Engineering Teaching Organisation office is via a push pad to the left of the doorway.
(See Floor Plans for location)
Information is available from the Engineering Teaching Organisation office.
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Access to the Alrick
Building Labs
2
Access from Alexander
Graham Bell Building
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Entrances
Standard Toilets
Fire Exits
Accessible Toilets
Ramp
Wheelchair access route
1
Ground Floor Fleeming
Jenkin Building
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Access from Fleeming
Jenkin Building
1
Access from Faraday
Building
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2
Ground Floor Alrick Building
Entrances
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Lifts
Standard Toilets
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair Access Route
Fire Exits
Male Toilets
Female Toilets
Access to Fleeming
Jenkin Building
Access to Faraday
Building
Male Toilets
L
First Floor Alrick Building
L
Lifts
Ramp
Standard Toilets
Wheelchair Access Route
Lifts
There are no lifts within the Fleeming Jenkin Building however there is lift access to the Second
Floor of this building is via the Alrick building. There is one lift in the Alrick building which is
accessible from the main lobby.
The Alrick building has two entrances. Entrance 1 is located at the front of the building opposite the
Swann Building and Entrance 2 is located at the side of the building (this leads directly to the lift).
The lift is located close to the lobby via a set of double doors from Entrance 1. The lift can also be
accessed from Entrance 2 at the side of the building.
This lift incorporates the following Equality Act recommended features:

Emergency call button and controls are at wheelchair accessible
height.
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Hearing Loop

Audible announcer

The lifts are fitted with photoelectric cells.
(See Floor Plans for locations)
Stairs
In the Fleeming Jenkin Building there are three stair cases which provide access to all floors. All stair
cases within the building have contrasting nosings and tactile coverings on the steps. There are
handrails on both sides.
Stairs leading to the Basement Floor close to Entrance 2
(See Floor Plans for locations)
Toilets
Toilets are available on all floors as follows:

Unisex standard toilets are located on Ground and First floors

Accessible toilets are located on the Ground and First Floors. Accessible toilets have
emergency pull cords.

The Basement Floor toilets are male
The ground floor accessible toilet is adjacent to Entrance 1.
Accessible toilets are accessed via a narrow
corridor.
Ground Floor accessible toilet
Ground Floor accessible toilet
(See Floor Plans for locations)
Basement/ Mezzanine Floor Fleeming Jenkin Building
There is no wheelchair access to the basement floor
Standard Toilets
Access from Alrick
Building
Access from Alexander
Graham Bell Building
First Floor Fleeming Jenkin Building
Accessible Toilets
Ramp
Standard Toilets
Wheelchair Access Route
from Alrick Building
Additional Information
Documents can be requested in large print
Floor plans are available
Campus maps are available at:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps