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2.36 - Teaching Computer Lab - Doorway 4

Old Medical School, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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Access To

  • Room 2.36 Teaching Computer Lab is on the second floor of the Old Medical School - Doorway 4 , turn left as you exit the lift.
  • Accessible entry to room 2.36 is via room 2.35 and a platform lift to the rear of the room.
    There is set of 5 well-marked steps with handrails to both sides to access room 2.36 that is by-passed by a platform lift.
  • View information on Old Medical School - Doorway 4 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a lift, a platform lift, a very easy ramp or slope, steps and manual doors.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into 2.36 - Teaching Computer Lab.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Accessible entry to room 2.36 is via room 2.35, via a platform lift in room 2.35 at the rear.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • This details the door into room 2.35. There is a push button door exit release internally.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • This is the door into room 2.36 at the rear of room 2.35.

Lift (Platform Lift - Room 2.35)

  • The lift surveyed is located within room 2.35.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the Doorway 4 lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Level 2, room 2.36 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 95cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Teaching

  • This is a computer 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.
  • 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 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: desks and height adjustable desks.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 84cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.