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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms and staff offices.

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Location

• The venue is situated within 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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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The bell is at a height of 112cm.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 116cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access

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

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located just passed reception.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • There are multiple similar level changes along the ground floor caused by uneven surfaces in the flooring.

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Level Change (Computer Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway to the computer room.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a second similar staircase located to the far right of the building as you enter the building (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
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  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices and teaching rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the top of the second staircase.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, by the computer room.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Male Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance to the toilet.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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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.