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Lecture Hall C

40 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JX

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  • Lecture Theatre C is located on the ground floor of George Square, 40 Lecture Theatre building, to the left and at the end of the corridor when entering the Lecture Theatre A Entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has a stair lift, a slight ramp or slope, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to enter Lecture Hall C.
  • There are 13 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There entrance surveyed was the left entrance.
    There is a similar entrance to the right but it does not have a stair lift.

Lift (Lecture Hall C Stair Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located beyond the doors.
  • The distance from lecture hall C entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground to lecture hall C are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 116cm (depth).
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the speaker's area and all rows of seats, except the front two rows.
  • 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 high 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 is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located in the centre of the front two rows.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 85cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.