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CG218 - Teaching Room

Chemistry Building, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Access To

  • CG218 - Teaching Room is located on the second floor of the Chemistry Building, turn left on exiting the lift. and follow the corridor round to the left.
  • View information on Chemistry Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into CG218 - Teaching Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 133cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located on the front row of the tiered seating, ahead from the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.