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DHE01 - Fonteyn Ballroom

Dunelm House, Durham University, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN

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Access To

  • DHE01 - Fonteyn Ballroom is located to the rear of the building on floor D of Dunelm House.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a stair lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into DH-E01 Fonteyn Ballroom.
  • There are 17 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • Wiring in the speakers area may serve as a trip hazard.

Lift

  • The lift is located just inside the entrance to the Ballroom, overcoming the steps.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 110cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.