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Chemistry - Lecture Theatre 1

Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, City of Bristol, BS8 1TS

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 1 is located in the East wing of the Chemistry building, to the left of the Estates Assistants desk after you enter the building, via the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors, doors permanently held open, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There are 16 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend 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 written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 1.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all other areas apart from the back row.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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, lecture chairs and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All desks and some seating are fixed.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.