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G.22

16-20 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD

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Access To

  • Room G.22 is located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the stairs as you enter via the 19 George Square entrance.
  • View information on George Square 16-20 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter room G.22.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is also an entrance from 20 George Square with a door that opens away from you, has a poor colour contrast and is 87cm wide.
    This door would only be used for access to the fire escape.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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 and lecture chairs.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.