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N002

N Block - Teaching Block, de Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EU

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  • The rear entrance to N002 is located towards the south of N Block on the ground floor.
  • There is an alternative entrance via lift located off the corridor between N and R Blocks.
  • There is an alternative stepped entrance located off the corridor between M and N Blocks.
  • View information on N Block - Teaching Block (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is Braille, tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located off the N and R Blocks corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • The corridor between N and R Blocks and the speaker's areas of N001 and N002 lecture theatres can be accessed by this lift. can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

N002

  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all rows of tiered seating apart from the first and last row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is tiered seating.
  • Tiered seating has stepped access.
  • There are wall mounted handrails on both sides of the room.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front of the lecture theatre and at the rear near the main entrance into the lecture theatre.
  • Companions can sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.