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G.046

Dover Street Building, The University of Manchester, Dover Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

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  • G.046 is located on the ground floor of Dover Street Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a stair lift.
  • There are 12 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not 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 is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into G.046.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

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 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.
  • 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 are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.