Access Guide
Access To
- The D30 Biochemistry Reception is on floor D, straight ahead from main entrance pass the Source cafe.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the reception area.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Reception
- The counter is located straight ahead after you enter the reception area.
- The distance from the reception area entrance is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 128cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.