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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include Earth Sciences, CIS Learning Technology and Admin Office, some Geography Offices and the Social Science Faculty Office.

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.

Parking

The nearest Blue Badge parking is available outside the Calman Learning Centre.
Please see the Calman Learning Centre guide for more information.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the side Faculty Office.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).

Comments View
- This entrance gives access to the Social Sciences Faculty Office and Geography offices.
- It has card access and only staff can get into the main building.

Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Calman Learning Centre.
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 170cm (5ft 7in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Comments View
- The second set of doors are located to the left of the main doors.
- The second set of doors can be avoided by using the main (automatic) door.

Inside Access

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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.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- The stairs are located immediately beyond the alternative entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the alternative entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is an identical staircase on either side of the building.
Comments View
- There are stairs by both the main and alternative entrances.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just inside the alternative entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the alternative entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Comments View
- There is an identical lift on either side of the building.

Reception (Earth Sciences Main Reception)

The desk/counter is 58m (63yd 1ft) from the alternative entrance lift.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The lighting levels are medium.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Comments View
- The reception desk is located on floor 2, in the corner by the main entrance lift.
- It is 13m from the main entrance lift.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the far end of the ground floor female standard toilet.
- There are identical accessible toilets on all floors: at the rear of the female toilets on floors G and 2, and the male toilets on floors 1 and 3. There are also accessible toilets by the main entrance lift, which have the transfer space on the right. These are in the male toilets on floors G and 2, and female on floors 1 and 3.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is not a unisex toilet.
- The accessible toilets are located within the standard toilets. The nearest male accessible toilet is on the first floor.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 303cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 11in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located either side of the lift.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the alternative entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- There are toilets either side of the alternative entrance lift and the main entrance lift on all floors.