Access Guide
Access To
- The Playfair Library Hall is located on the first floor of Old College South.
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- The most accessible route has a lift, a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the Playfair Library Hall.
- There are double manual doors which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a meeting room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: there is a 31cm step up to access the speaker's area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high 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: 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 lectern is 115cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen.
- Cabling from equipment in the room at the time of survey (November 2024) could pose a potential trip hazard.