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Senate House - Student Services Reception - First Floor

Senate House, University of Bristol, Tyndall Avenue, City of Bristol, BS8 1TH

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  • The Student Services Reception is located on the first floor, left out of the lift.
  • The Student Services Reception is approximately 13m from the lift.
  • View information on Senate House (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the reception area.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the right after you enter the reception area.
  • The distance from the reception area entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 123cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is 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 and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.