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Lecture Theatre 1

Hugh Nisbet Building, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 1 is located on the ground floor of the Hugh Nisbet Building, to the left from the West Side (Gait 3) entrance.
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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 Lecture Theatre 1.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • The doors has a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is also an additional set of similar double doors to enter on the lower ground floor, followed by a steep slope into the lecture theatre.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the front row of seating and the speaker's area from the lower floor lecture theatres entrance.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rows of tiered seating and the rear seating row.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All desks and some seating are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.

Entrance (Lower Floor Lecture Theatres Entrance - Third Gait)

  • This entrance is located at the rear side of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 4cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 63cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.