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Chemistry - Lecture Theatre 3

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

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 3 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 step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 3.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 93cm.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.
  • There are two similar sets of doors to enter the lecture theatre, one on the left and one on the right.

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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the back row on the left, using the right hand room entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, 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 95cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.

Designated Seating

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located via the right hand door into the lecture theatre, them to the left after you have entered the lecture theatre.
  • The distance from the lecture theatre entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you and behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).