Access Guide
Location of Room(s)
- North Terrace is/are located to the right as you exit the lift block on the eight floor.
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Breakout Space(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 sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not 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 74cm.
- 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.
- There is a balcony area off the rear of the room. This is accessed by a door 112cm wide with 3 medium height, clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides. The three steps convert to a platform lift to allow wheelchair access.
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Comments
View
- This room is mainly a breakout area for staff and students but may also be used for events and lectures.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the terrace entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the North Terrace 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 100cm x 90cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 11in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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.