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Wallace Lecture Theatre - 0.13

Main Building, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT

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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)

  • Wallace Lecture Theatre - 0.13 is located directly in front of you on entering the Main Building via the School of Biosciences entrance (South Wing) via the lift or steps.
  • There is step free access from the Main Building School of Biosciences entrance (South Wing) to Wallace Lecture Theatre - 0.13.
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Main Building please click here (new tab).
  • The steps can be bypassed using the platform lift.
    There is a second entrance which gives access to the top of the Lecture Theatre, with steps down to seats within the Lecture Theatre.

Lift (Stair)

  • The lift is located directly in front of you on entering the Main Building via the School of Biosciences entrance (South Wing).
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 31m (101ft) from the School of Biosciences entrance (South Wing).
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and the basement level entrance to the lecture hall.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The external controls for the lift are not 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 medium.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 125cm (2ft 7in 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.

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.
  • There is/are 13 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have a handrail on the left leading in.
  • 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 front and at the back.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • 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 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 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 room(s) is 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) 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.
  • There is an alternative entrance at the rear of the theatre that gives direct access to the rear designated seating.
  • There is a stair lift to bypass the steps before the entrance to the lecture theatre.