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9th Floor Lecture Theatre 976

Laboratory Block, Charing Cross Campus, St Dunstan's Road, London, W6 8RP

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Location of Room(s)

Level Change (Rear Entrance)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the lift lobby.
  • There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • These steps access the rear of the lecture theatre.
    • There is step-free access to the front of the lecture theatre from the corridors adjacent to the lift lobby.
    • Step-free access is left out of the lift, through the door, right along the corridor, then on the right.
    • There is alternative step-free access right out of the lift, through the door, left along the corridor, then on the left.

Lecture Theatre(s) (9th Floor)

  • 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 not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
  • 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 no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • 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 lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted between the recommended heights of 80cm and 110cm (lowest part).
  • There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/01/2023.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides available on request.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.
  • Comments View
    • The lecture theatre is arranged into tiers with non-fixed tables/seating.
    • There are steps either side of the lecture theatre to access the tiers.
    • The steps are medium height and clearly marked.
    • The steps on the left hand side of the lecture theatre facing forward have a handrail on the left hand side going up.
    • The steps on the right hand side of the lecture theatre facing forward have a handrail on the right hand side going up.