CROWN OFFICE

If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility

Parking facilities: There are no private parking facilities at this office. Road-side parking is subject to availability and local restrictions. The nearest drop kerb is approximately 1.5 metres from the office entrance.

To request advice about parking for disabled drivers please contact our reception:

Tel: 0131 226 2626

Textphone Prefix: 18001

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Approach to Main Entrance: Assistance may be required. There are 4 steps from the pavement to our main entrance and a revolving door. The door can be fully opened on request to allow access.

Low level bell: There is a bell located on the left hand side of the building at the steps on pavement level. You can ask a member of reception staff to guide you to our disabled access door located at the East end of the building and escort you to reception.

Door Width: 1100 mm

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Approach to Reception Area: Visitors to the East Entrance will be escorted to the main reception area. There are ramps, handrails (on both sides of the corridor) and low level call points throughout the route.

Automatic doors - No

Low level counter -No

There is seating available in our reception area. Further seating can be provided on request. Please ask if you need extra assistance.

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Approach to Interview / Conference Rooms: Rooms are available on the ground floor level. Visitors will be escorted by reception/security staff.

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Audible emergency alarms : loud siren with voice over describing the type of evacuation.

Our staff have a responsibility to ensure that they accompany any visitors during an emergency evacuation to the muster point designated in local Fire Evacuation Plans. Visitors must not be left unattended and should be accompanied at all times during an emergency evacuation until the all clear is given for re-entry to the building. Where appropriate a suitable emergency evacuation plan will be in place to ensure safe evacuation of disabled persons during an emergency situation.

Please advise the local Office Manager if you have any special requirements.

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If you have any difficulty, please contact your local office or send us your comments