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IEG-17 Lecture Theatre 2

Department of Engineering (Inglis and Inglis A Buildings), University of Cambridge, The Fen Causeway, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ

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  • Lecture Theatre 2 is located on the Ground Floor of the Inglis Building, ahead and on the right upon entering the building.
  • View information on Department of Engineering (Inglis and Inglis A Building) (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 lecture theatre.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The 2nd door at the front of the lecture theatre is single width with a locked extension leaf and provides step-free level access into the left side of the lecture theatre. There is a small raised threshold on this door and some uneven surfaces. This door has a minimum width of 88cm. There is a 2nd set of doors after this door that is identical to the first.

Entrance (Front Left of Lecture Theatre)

  • This entrance is located immediately on the right as you enter the Inglis Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the corridor to the right as you enter the Inglis Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 63cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 13 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: seating past the front 4 rows.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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 on the 3rd row on the right side when looking towards the front of the lecture theatre.
  • 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: benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 84cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 116cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.
  • There are wires as trip hazards at the front of the lecture theatre.