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The Art Shop - Art and Design Building

Art and Design Building, College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

Access Guide

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the building, to the right of the stairs.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Shop

  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located on the right after the entrance.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 101cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.