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309 Regent Street Fyvie Hall

Regent Street Campus, University of Westminster, Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW

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Entrance (Fyvie Hall)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor to the right of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Gallery Café - Platform Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left-hand side after the entrance to the Gallery Café from the reception area on the ground floor of the building.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance to the Gallery Café from the reception area is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and the entrance to Fyvie Hall 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 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The lift can be used to overcome the steps before the entrance to Fyvie Hall when approached directly from the reception.

Teaching (Fyvie Hall)

  • This is a seminar room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the stage.
  • There is a 22cm high step up on to the stage.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.