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Cockcroft Lecture Theatre

Cockcroft Building, University of Cambridge, Unified Administrative Service, Cambridge, CB2 3QY

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There are uneven surfaces along the road enroute to the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as Cockcroft Lecture Theatre.
  • The entrance provides access to the ground floor.

Entrance (External Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the south side of the Cockcroft Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 143cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.

Getting Around (Entrance Foyer)

  • The Cockcroft Lecture Theatre foyer has step-free access in all circulation areas.
  • Circulation areas are carpeted.
  • There is a bench seat available in the lobby area.
  • There is signage in the lobby area.
  • There are no manual doors in this area, however there are automatic doors on the route to the lecture theatre.

Access To (Internal Entrance into the Lecture Theatre)

  • The lecture theatre entrance is located towards the left of the Cockcroft Lecture Theatre entrance foyer.
  • There is an alternative entrance to the rear of the lecture theatre from just inside the stepped entrance of the Cockcroft Building.
  • View information on Cockcroft Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the lecture theatre.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 98cm.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: tiered seating beyond the front row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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 front of the Lecture Theatre near the speaker's desk.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your left on entering the entrance foyer via the Cockcroft Lecture Theatre external entrance.
    • The distance from Cockcroft Lecture Theatre external entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The height of the push button for the automatic door is 97cm.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are three coat hooks in the cubicle.