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National Glass Centre - Glass Blowing Visitors Viewing Area and Learning Studio C

National Glass Centre - Workshops , University of Sunderland - Sir Tom Cowie Campus, Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL

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Location of Room(s)

Teaching/Seminar Room(s)

  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
  • There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the room(s).
  • The ramp/slope has handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is/are 3 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the room(s) .
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 76cm and 88cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The ramp (picture 1) gives access to Learning Studio C and to the Visitors Glass Blowing and Viewing Area via another longer ramp (see picture 12).

Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access to the visitors glass blowing viewing area, and the learning studio C.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).