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Location of Room(s)

Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
The corridor outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
There is step free access into the room(s).
There is/are 4 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the room(s).
The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have a handrail on the left leading in.
The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 46cm.
A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
There is an external area just outside the common room itself with a pool table, table football and table hockey which are all between 82cm and 89cm from the floor.
There is a flashing fire alarm in this area.
This area can be seen in photograph 5 and 6.

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the bar and restaurant area on the ground floor of the Vanburgh College Nucleus.
The lift is a platform lift.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The weight limit for the lift is 325kg.
The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 145cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 9in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.