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B114

Brockington, Loughborough University, Margaret Keay Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in front of B114.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the Brockington building main lift is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 99cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access To

  • B114 is located on the first floor of the Brockington building.
  • View information on Brockington (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, a stair lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to enter B114.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.