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Biomedical Sciences Building - Lecture Theatre F.40

Biomedical Sciences Building, University of Bristol, University Walk, City of Bristol, BS8 1TD

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre F.40 is on floor F, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The lecture theatre is approximately 17m from the lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the lecture theatre.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 91cm.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • There are a second set of double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 88cm.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: All seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is tiered seating with a handrail on the left going up the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in front of the first stepped seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 95cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is a trip hazard near the speaker's desk
  • There is a second set of steps which have a hand rail on the right going up.