Access Guide
Access To
- The O'Shea North - Common Room is located off the foyer on floor B1 off O'Shea North - Residence Hall.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the O'Shea North - Common Room.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
Communal Facilities
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Common Room
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a separate study area in the common room with a width of 86cm.