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Pentland West

The University of Edinburgh, John McIntyre Conference Centre, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

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Location of Room(s)

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    • Pentland East and West are split by a partition which can be removed to form one large space.

Meeting Room(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 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 69cm.
  • 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.
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    • An electrical cable to the speaker's stand is sealed to the floor using tape to prevent it being a trip hazard.