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PG24 - Teaching Room

Pemberton, Durham University, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RL

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Access To

  • PG24 - Teaching Room is located immediately left from the main entrance on the ground floor of the Pemberton building.
  • View information on Pemberton (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a step.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into PG24 - Teaching Room.
  • There is 1 step .
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 6cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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 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.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.