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Barony Hall - BH101 - Great Hall

Barony Hall, University of Strathclyde, 1 Macleod Street , Glasgow, G4 ORA

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  • The distance from the main accessible entrance is is 35m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The accessible entrance to the hall is on the left hand side. There is an alternative steep ramped entrance at the front of the hall.

Barony Hall - BH101 - Great Hall

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the speaker's stage.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is tiered seating.
  • Tiered seating has stepped access.
  • Handrail provision varies between left and right.
  • 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, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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 lectern is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 120cm.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • The tiered seating is in the upper gallery.
  • Furniture arrangements vary according to activities taking place.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • There is a possible trip hazard for people with mobility issues at the edge of the wooden floor where the surface changes to carpet.
  • There are electrical socket covers in the floor on the stage.