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EH113 - Teaching Room

Elvet Hill House, Durham University, Mill Hill Lane, Durham, DH1 3TH

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  • EH113 - Teaching Room is located within the first floor of the Elvet Hill House, towards the right side of the building.
  • View information on Elvet Hill House (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There are 4 steps with no handrails.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into EH113 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is 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.