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Lecture Theatre 4

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

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre 2 is located on the first floor of the Hugh Nisbet Building, to the left from the lift.
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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 4.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower seating rows and speaker's area.
  • 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.
  • 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.