Access Guide
Access To
- PH205B - Training Laboratory is located on level 2, at the front of the Rochester building.
Turn right on exiting the lift on level 2, follow the corridor past flight of stairs and PH205B - Training Laboratory is immediately on the right. - View information on Rochester Building - Department of Physics (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into PH205B - Training Laboratory.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- PH205A and PH205B are two separate classrooms, divided by a partition that can be pulled back to form one large room.
Teaching
- This is a lab.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: high tables.
- The 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.
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- Items stored at floor level may present a trip hazard.