Access Guide
Location of Room(s)
- SLB/118 is located on the lower level of the ground floor to the left as you enter via the rear entrance, and on the first floor ahead as you exit the main lift.
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Lecture Theatre(s)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- 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).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front and at the back.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- 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).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 96cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The lectern is height adjustable.
- The lectern can be adjusted between the recommended heights of 80cm and 110cm (lowest part).
- There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the (staggered) tiered 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 30/01/2024.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
- There is not 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 73cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is 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 not even.
- The main entrance is on the first floor.
There is a further entrance on the ground floor as shown in photograph 8.
Cabling to the height adjustable table may present a trip hazard.