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MHL405

Mill Hill Lane, Durham University, Mill Hill Lane, Durham, DH1 3LB

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Access To

  • MHL405 is located on the fifth floor of Mill Hill Lane, towards the left side of the building. .
  • View information on Mill Hill Lane (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into BUSC405 - Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: additional seating and all tiered seating rows behind first.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
  • The 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 70cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 121cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.