Access Guide
Access To
- There are 2 entrances into Room N101 both located immediately to your left on entering the building via the main entrance.
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- The most accessible route has ramps/slopes.
- There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
- The ramp has a gradient of 1:12.
- The width of the ramp is 3ft 5in (105cm).
- The ramp has handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 3 steps.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are at a height of 3ft (92cm).
- The handrails cover all steps.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door to enter opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 3ft 7in (110cm).
- There is an alternate entrance into the lecture theatre that leads directly into the speaker's area.
The door opens towards you, may require effort to open and has a width of 33in (86cm).
Room
- There is step-free level access in this area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the rear of the theater.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- A companion can sit next to the designated seating.
- There is space for a service animal to rest.
- There are chairs without armrests, fixed chairs with armrests, lecture chairs and bench seats in this area.
- There is tiered seating.
- There is a clearly signed fixed assistive listening system.
- The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker's area.
- The height of the speaker's desk is 2ft 4in (72cm).
- The height of the lectern is 3ft 7in (110cm).
- Lighting levels are even.