Access Guide
Access To (Lampworks from the Student Union)
- Lampworks is the student union bar and restaurant located to the right of the merchandise shop in the Students' Union Building on level 1.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Lampworks.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 181cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
Lampworks External Entrance
- This entrance is located to the front of the Students' Union Building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The step markings are not clearly visible.
- The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 10cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 186cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus types include: handheld and online.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper seating area and pool table.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.