Access Guide
Access To
- G.20 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory is located along the lower part the ground floor of the Sanderson Building.
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- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, a step and manual doors.
- The most accessible route to the room is via the Hudson Beare Building.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is stepped access into G.20 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 55cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
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.
- 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.
- 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 and desks.
- 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.
- There is a additive manufacturing area in the laboratory.
There is covered wiring on the floor which may serve as a trip hazard.
Room G.21 is accessed from within G.20.