Access Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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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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Other
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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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Comments
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- There are also stairs by the level 2 entrance, which access levels 2 and 3.
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.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located within the adjoining Christopherson Building. Please refer to the separate guide for details.
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.