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1.B09

Forrest Hill, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH1 2QL

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Access To

  • 1.B09 is located on the first floor of Forrest Hill, through to the right from the lift and over the stairs.
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  • The most accessible route has a lift, steps, manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is tactile and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 1.B09.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a raised threshold in the doorway.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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 82cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.