HAMILTON Procurator Fiscal 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 20 metres from the office entrance.
To request advice about parking for disabled drivers please contact reception on:
Tel: 0844 561 3245
01698 206905
Fax: 01698 206899
Textphone Prefix: 18001
Email: pfohamilton@copfs.gsi.gov.uk
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Approach to Main Entrance: There are automatic doors at the main entrance of the building, which can be accessed by wheelchair users. Alternative access to the building is available by contacting the office to make suitable arrangements.
Door Width: The automatic door at the main entrance is approximately 2 metres wide and the lift door is approximately 1 metre wide.
Push-pad or Automatic doors
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Approach to Reception Area: Directly inside the main entrance there is lift access to the first floor where our reception is located. Once you have left the lift there is a door which leads to reception. This is not an automatic door and a wheelchair user may require assistance. There is a bell/ intercom at the main reception door to enable wheelchair users to contact a member of staff at our reception for assistance.
Door Width: Door to reception is approximately 1 metre wide with an additional extended opening of 0.5 metres.
Low level counter
There is seating available in our reception area. Please ask if you need extra assistance.
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Approach to Interview / Conference Rooms: Interview rooms are accessible from our reception area. Visitors attending the conference room will require to report to reception in the first instance unless other prior arrangements have been made.
Door Width: Door to access second floor and the conference room is approximately 1 metre wide with an additional extended opening of 0.5 metre. The doors to the interview rooms are approximately 1 metre wide.
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Audible emergency alarms: high pitched alternating tone.
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
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