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Lecture Theatre KCG7 is located on the first floor of King's College, to the left from the main lift via the rear courtyard entrance.
It can also be accessed through the alternative stepped entrance on the opposite side, from the stairs at the front right courtyard entrance. There is no stair lift access at this entrance.
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The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access via lift into KCF7 - Collaborative Lecture Space.
The lift bypasses the steps.
There are 2 steps with no handrails.
The steps are clearly marked.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
The height of the highest step is 18cm.
The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 85cm.
The door has a high visual contrast.

The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter KCF7 - Collaborative Lecture Space from the main lift.
This lift is a stair lift.
The distance from entrance to the room is 2m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
The first floor of the building and the Lecture Space are accessed by this lift.
The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
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 78cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lighting levels are adjustable.

This is a lecture room.
There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
The following areas have stepped access: the rear upper rows of tiered seating.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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 in the front row.
There is step-free level access via lift 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
Some desks are fixed.
Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
This room has a projector screen.