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Suttie Centre, 012 - Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor to the rear of the main entrance lobby.
There is a platform lift to the speakers area at the front.
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The most accessible route has step-free level access.
There is tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access to the rear of the lecture theatre.
There are double manual doors which open towards you.
The width of the opening is 182cm.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is a similar entrance on the opposite side of the lecture theatre.
There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
The width of the opening is 182cm.
The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

This is a lecture theatre.
There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a slight slope to the speakers area platform lift at the front of the lecture theatre.
The following areas have stepped access: the lecture theatre seating.
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 at the rear.
There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
Companions sit in front of you and next to you.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
The chairs and tables 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 90cm.
The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
This room has a projector screen.
There are electrical socket coverings at the front of the lecture theatre.

The lift surveyed is located to the rear right of the lecture theatre giving access to the speakers area.
This lift is a platform lift.
The distance from the Suttie Centre entrance is 62m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
The ground floor and speakers area are accessed by this lift.
The lift door has a low visual contrast.
The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
The weight limit for the lift is 300kg two persons.
The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 89cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.