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Chemistry - Lecture Theatre 4

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

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 4 is located in the West wing of the Chemistry building, to the right 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 the room.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is one set of double doors to enter this lecture theatre that are followed by two identical sets of double doors, side by side.

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 fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and 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 is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located at the back row, straight ahead after you enter the room.
  • 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: chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • All desks and some seating 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 projector screen and a blackboard.

Designated Seating

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located at the back row, straight ahead after you enter the lecture theatre.
  • The distance from the lecture theatre second set of doors is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • There is 1 designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without 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).