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Lecture Theatre 3 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 a slight ramp or slope.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
There are 4 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
The handrail is not easy to grip.
The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
The steps are clearly marked.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
The height of the highest step is 15cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 3.
There are double manual doors which open towards you.
The width of the opening is 130cm.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
The width of the opening is 128cm.
The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
There is one set of similar manual double doors to enter the lecture theatre on the lower floor, followed by a slight slope. One of those doors is locked, but can be opened upon request.

This is a lecture theatre.
The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the front seating row and speaker's area.
The following areas have stepped access: the rows of tiered seating.
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 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 without armrests.
Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
All desks and some seating are fixed.
Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.

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.