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Multi-Faith Room

Boldon House, Durham University, Wheatlands Way, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5FA

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  • The Multi-Faith Room and washing facilities are located on Level 0 of Boldon House in the rear corridor.
  • To access the Multi-Faith Room from the main reception foyer, please use the corridor to the left to get to the room, as the room on the right may be occupied.
  • View information on Boldon House (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is numbered and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Multi-Faith Room.
  • 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.

Room (Multi-Faith Room)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The ritual washing facilities are adjacent to the Multi-Faith Room through a set of double doors 162cm wide.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ablution Facilities)

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located next to the Multi-Faith Room.
  • The distance from the Multi-Faith Room is 2m.
  • The most accessible route has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial, numbered and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a hand dryer and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Both male and female washrooms have ritual washing facilities and a bench seat.
    There are double doors 162cm wide linking the ablution facilities with the Multi-Faith Room. These manual doors open into the room and may be difficult to open.