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3217

James Clerk Maxwell Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FD

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  • 3217 is located on level 3 of the James Clerk Maxwell Building near the Magnet Café.
  • View information on James Clerk Maxwell Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into 3217.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a similar entrance into the room with a similar door width and ramp with hand rails on either side.

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.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee 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 112cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • Only part of the speaker's desk is height adjustable.