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Kings - Anatomy Museum

King's Building, Strand Campus, The Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

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Location of Room(s)

  • Comments View
    • To by-pass the platform lift, access is also available via the main lift in the Strand Building.

Teaching/Seminar 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 sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is not step free access into the room(s).
  • There is an easy ramp/slope for access to the room(s).
  • The ramp/slope has a handrail on the right leading in.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • There is/are 5 deep (18cm+) step(s) for access to the room(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
  • 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).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 66cm and 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • There is also another set of 5 medium steps (not well marked) leading down to the Anatomy Museum. These staps are overcome by a stairlift.
    • The room can also be accessed by a small ramp via the Anatomy Lecture Theatre, if vacant (Photo 8).

Lift (Platform)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right when exiting the lift on level 6.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 350 kg.
  • The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift on level 6.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 170cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does not have a hearing loop 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.

Lift (Stairlift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located leading down from main corridor to Anatomy Museum.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400 kg.
  • The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Anatomy Museum Entrance.
  • Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 130cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.