LERWICK 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 20m from the office entrance.

To request advice on parking for disabled drivers please contact us:

Tel: 0844 561 3008

01463 252 173

Fax: 0844 561 3012

Textphone Prefix: 18001

Email:
Mairi.Williams@copfs.gsi.gov.uk

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Approach to Main Entrance: There are a number of steps up to the main entrance of the building. An alternative accessible entrance is via the fire exit at the side of the building where there is a ramp and handrails. There is a bell at this door which is connected to the Sheriff Clerk's office and someone from that office will attend at the fire door to allow entry.

There are numerous internal doors between the fire door and the main reception area of the office. The member of staff who attends to open the fire door will assist you to negotiate all internal doors and corridors.

Door Width: approximately 1 metre wide fire exit, all internal doors are 90cm wide.

Low level bell - at side entrance only

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Approach to Reception Area: There is level access to our reception area on the ground floor.
Assistance may be required to manage doors. As described above, the fire exit has to be opened from the inside to allow entry to the building and between the fire exit and the reception area there are numerous internal doors and corridors that may be difficult to manage.

Door Width: Approximately 1 metre.

Low level counter -No

There is no seating available in our reception area. Seating can be provided on request. Please ask if you need extra assistance.

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Approach to Interview / Conference Rooms: Our interview rooms are accessible from our reception area on the first floor. Assistance will be provided to manage internal doors.

Door Width: approximately 1 metre

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Audible emergency alarms: Siren

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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