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GC/Practical Laboratories

Hodgkin Building, Guy's Campus, Newcomen Street, London, SE1 1UL

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Location of Room(s)

Lab(s)

  • Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room(s).
  • There is/are 6 deep (18cm+) step(s) for access to the room(s).
  • The step(s) is not/are not clearly marked and has/have a handrail on the right leading in.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 88cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 88cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located directly outside the main lifts on the third floor.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 250 kg.
  • The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main lift.
  • Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 105cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 5in).
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not 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
    • This lift was obstructed and inoperable at the time of the survey.
    • This lift provides access to Practical Laboratories B and P.