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CL/A/057

Church Lane Building, University of York, York Science Park, Campus West, Zone 4, York, YO10 5DG

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Location of Room(s)

Lecture Theatre(s)

  • Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is/are 3 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the designated seating.
  • The step(s) is not/are not clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is a corridor on the right of the lecture theatre which gives level access to the front of the lecture theatre and the speaker's area. There are 3 steps down from the main seating area to the speaker's area. Photograph 1 shows the door from the main corridor to the level entrance.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/03/2023.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.