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G.03 Lecture Theatre B

Booth Street East Building, The University of Manchester, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9QS

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Access To

  • G.03 Lecture Theatre B is located on the ground floor of the Booth Street East Building, ahead from the main entrance and to the left.
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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 G.03 Lecture Theatre B.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 95cm.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • The second set of door opens at the same time as the first set.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the landing between basement and ground floor.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from The accessible entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 104cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 87cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • 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.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located at the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.