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Lecture Theatre EG.02

IGC East Building, The University of Edinburgh, Western General, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre EG.02 is located on the ground floor of the ICG East Building, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the lecture theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is an additional entrance at the front of the lecture theatre.
    The route to this entrance has a steep ramp with handrails on both sides.
    This entrance has two single automatic doors to enter.
    The width of the first door is 86cm. The width of the second door is 77cm. All push pads for these doors are 86cm from the floor.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 on the left side of the front row, and to right side of the back row.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • 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 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.