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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Related link Engineering and Computing Sciences.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/engineering-and-computing-sciences

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  • The Christopherson Building Extension is linked to the Engineering and Computing Sciences buildings.
  • It is currently occupied by the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences and the extension is mainly for postgraduate students.
  • The Earth Sciences Rock Store is located on level 0 of this building.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Durham.
• The nearest mainline station is Durham.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite the HR Training Team Building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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  • The automatic door is accessed by entering a code, which is within 120cm from floor level.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Level Change (Access to the Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the building.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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  • This slope leads from the front of the building to the rear entrance.
  • It can be overcome by using the entrances and lift in the Christopherson Building, part of Engineering and Computing Sciences.

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Outside Access (Entrance from the Christopherson Building)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 2, to the right as you exit the lift.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).

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Level Change (Entrance from the Christopherson Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located just inside the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are postgraduate office space on level 3.
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  • There are also stairs by the level 2 entrance, which access levels 2 and 3.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilet is located within the adjoining Christopherson Building. Please refer to the separate guide for details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located within the adjoining Christopherson Building. Please refer to the separate guide for details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.