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W414

West Building, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Access To

  • Room W414 is located on the forth floor of the West Building, to the left as you exit the left hand North Entrance staircase.
  • View information on West Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
  • There is pictorial and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter room W414.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a seminar room.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 heights are 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 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.