Access Guide
Location of Room(s)
- Practical Laboratory B is located on the third floor to the right as you exit the lift.
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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.
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Comments
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- This lift was obstructed and inoperable at the time of the survey.
- This lift provides access to Practical Laboratories B and P.