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Prince Philip Lecture Theatre - N/4.07

North Building, Cardiff University, The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA

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  • Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.

  • These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

Location of Room(s)

Step(s) (Lecture Theatre Entrance)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located ahead of the lecture theatre entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access Prince Philip Lecture Theatre - N/4.07.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 27cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
    • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).

Lecture Theatre(s)

  • Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is/are 2 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the designated seating.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 89cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 67cm and 69cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

Lift (Entrance to Prince Philip Lecture Theatre - N/4.07)

  • The lift is located at the entrance to Prince Philip Lecture Theatre - N/4.07.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to Prince Philip Lecture Theatre.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are entrance to Prince Philip Lecture Theatre - N/4.07.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 79cm (4ft 12in x 2ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

Lift (Accessible Seating)

  • The lift is located inside the lecture theatre entrance.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are accessible seating.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 172cm x 82cm (5ft 8in x 2ft 8in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Lift (Access to speakers desk)

  • The lift is located to the left of the lecture theatre entrance.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Speakers Desk.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 79cm (5ft 2in x 2ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.