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A8

Medical School, Medical Sites, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

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  • A8 is located at the end of the corridor on the lower level of A floor in the Medical School.
  • To access the room it is necessary to take lift L071 from A floor to the lower level of A floor (or use the stairs between these levels). Then go down the set of steps in the corridor and then down a further set of steps to access the room.
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  • The distance from the L071 lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route has stepped access.
  • There are 8 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There are 7 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

A8

  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • Some of the flooring has uneven floor covering for cable hatches that could present a trip hazard.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.