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WB-0001 Lecture Theatre

Waterside Building, Durham University, Riverside Place, Durham, DH1 1SL

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Access To

  • WB-001 Lecture Theatre is located to your left on entrance to the Waterside Building - Durham University Business School on Level 00.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into WB-0001 Lecture Theatre.
  • There is a key card reader to activate the door at a height of 85cm.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • The following areas have stepped access: tiered rows of seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • 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 tiered seating with steps that have a wall mounted handrail.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front of the tiered seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All chairs and some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a television screen.
  • There is step-free access to the speaker's area and the first five rows of seating only.
    An I.R. portable hearing loop can be requested for use in this room and collected from the main building reception.