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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; School of Government and International Affairs, academic offices, classrooms SE006 (SGIA Tutorial Room), SE010 and SE016.
  • School of Government and International Affairs, Al-Qasimi Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the front main corridor (gender neutral).
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor off the main entrance foyer.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Southend House is located on the cornet off Elvet Hill Road, and the A177 South Road, which links the A167 Darlington Road, at the Cock o' the North Roundabout with the south side of the City Centre.
  • There are Blue Badge bays to the rear of the building off Elvet Hill Road and a campus car park for permit holders, Elvet Hill car park, opposite the building on Elvet Hill Road. The Howlands Park and Ride is 300m away on South Road.
  • For more information on getting to Durham University please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stops are on South Road near the end of Elvet Hill Road, South Road Colleges stops, served by bus routes 6, S1 and N21.
    Bus route 6 links Barnard Castle to Durham city centre. S1 links Mount Oswald with Gilesgate Moor via the city centre. The N21 runs between Market Street, Newcastle, terminating at the South Road Colleges stops.
  • For more information on the bus routes 6, S1 and N21 to the South Road Colleges please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Railway Station is located approximately 1.3 miles to the north, on the far side of the city centre and River Wear. Buses run from outside the station to the city centre. This station is a category A station and has step free access to all platforms. Interchange between the platforms is via a subway. Lift access is available to the subway from both platforms.
  • For more information on local and national train services to Durham please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Durham Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Elvet Hill Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building off Elvet Hill Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 400cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Elvet Hill Car Park.
  • The car park is located opposite the building on Elvet Hill Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Mill Hill Lane, diagonally opposite Windmill Hill.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building in the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 122cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Main Entrance - Internal)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located between the outer and inner doors.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the ground floor lobby.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building to the side of the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to classroom SE016, rear side corridor and rear side stairs.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'This way for: SE016'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to Classroom SE10, Classroom SE03 (at Side Entrance).
  • There is stepped access to ground floor kitchen SE015 and room SE014, all first and second floor rooms.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Classroom SE016.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located classroom SE010 just inside the doorway.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access Classroom SE010.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • This ramp is seen in photographs 1 to 3.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the rear side corridor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the main corridor (lower level).
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • This ramp is seen in photographs 4 to 6.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the main corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the side corridor to the side entrance and classroom SE016.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • The steps are seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the main rear corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the kitchen SE015 and room SE014.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • The steps are seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Other Floors (Front Main Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the main entrance lobby toward the front of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms on the first and second floors.

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Other Floors (Rear Side Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear side of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Side Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms on the first floor.

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Step(s) (First Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the front main corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms SE107 to SE116, the rear side stairs and rooms SE117 to SE118.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • These steps are seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the Rear Side Stairs landing.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms SE117, SE118 from the rear side stairs landing.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • These steps are seen in photographs 3 to 6.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the first floor rear side corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms SE112 to SE116.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • These steps are seen in photographs 7 to 8.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the ground floor corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 290cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 78cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor in the main entrance lobby.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the front main staircase.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Male Toilet)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the doorway to the male toilet on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the male toilet facilities.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.