Access Guide
Access To
- Computer Room 3 is located on floor 2 of the Polwarth Building to the right as you exit the lift.
- View information on Polwarth Building (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has manual doors, steps and a platform lift.
- There are 11 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 unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Computer Room 3.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 103cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a computer 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.
- 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 without armrests and chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are not 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 92cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a whiteboard and a television screen.