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WAVB01

Wavy Top, Loughborough University, James France Walk, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Access To (Internal Entrance to the Room)

  • WAVB01 is located on the lower ground level of the Wavy Top building, off the rear stairwell.
  • There is an external entrance directly into the room via a steep ramp and a single manual door.
  • The room can also be accessed internally from within the Wavy Top building by using the stairs from the Level G and two sets of manual doors.
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  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into WAVB01 from the corridor and the external entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Entrance (External Entrance into the Room)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the Wavy Top building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • 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 and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The 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 85cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.