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G.27 Lecture Theatre 1

Daniel Rutherford Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Max Born Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF

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Access To

  • G.27 Lecture Theatre 1 is located on the ground floor of the Daniel Rutherford Building, on the left as you enter the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre 1.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a further single door at the rear of the room which leads to the rear seating, where the corridor slope can be used to bypass the steps within the room.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the seating rows towards the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • The entrance at the rear of the lecture theatre provides step-free access to the rear row of seating only.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • 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 are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the front row.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are 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 86cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.