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Petrology Laboratory - 2.03 is located on the second floor of the Main Building to the right after you exit the lift from the Earth Science entrance (South Wing) from the ground floor.
There is a stair lift to bypass the steps at this entrance.
There is step free access from the Main Building Earth Science entrance (South Wing) to Petrology Laboratory - 2.03.
To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Main Building please click here (new tab).

The lift is located outside the entrance to the Petrology Laboratory - 2.03.
Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
The lift is approximately 8m (26ft) from the South Wing lift.
The lift is a stair lift.
A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The weight limit for the lift is one person.
There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 125cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 1in).
There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
There is not a hearing loop system.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
There is/are 5 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the room(s) .
The step(s) is/are clearly marked and does/do not have handrails.
The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
A height adjustable table/bench is available.
There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
There is a potential trip hazard in the form of a floor level item as shown in the photographs.