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G.15AM First Year Chemical Engineering Laboratory

Sanderson Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3FB

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Access To

  • G.15AM First Year Chemical Engineering Laboratory is located along the corridor on the ground floor of the Sanderson Building.
  • View information on Sanderson Building (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Hudson Beare Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • The most accessible route to the room involves travelling from the Hudson Beare Building and uses the link between the two buildings to enter the Sanderson Building.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into G.15AM First Year Chemical Engineering Laboratory.
  • There are 18 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lab.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a changing room that is accessed by a door within this room.
    There is also a door that connects this room and G.15M - First Year Chemical Engineering Laboratory.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located in G15AM.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: lockers and a changing bench.
    • There are not lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.