General Area |
| The clear widths are adequate. |
Some people may find the lighting in some areas insufficient.
There are a lot of areas where shadows may cause confusion for a visibly impaired person. |
Surfaces |
| The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users. |
| The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation. |
| Please be aware the floor surfaces are not slip resistant. |
Seating |
| There are seats provided at intervals along the routes and waiting areas. |
| There is not enough space for a wheelchair user to pull up alongside a seated companion without having some of the chairs removed. Please ask a member of staff for assistance. |
| There is space for an assistance dog to rest. |
Signage |
Acoustics |
| The quiet and noisy areas are separated by a buffer zone. |
| The potential from interference by electronic equipment on hearing aids is minimised. |
Telephones |
| The telephones are located where there is minimal background noise. |
| The telephone can be used by both standing users and wheelchair users. |
Internal Doors |
| Most of the doors in the general circulation and corridor areas are held open on magnetic devices. |
| There is a double door. Opens both in and out. |
| The door opening is wide enough for all users. |
| There is adequate space alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing. |
| The threshold is level. |
| The doors and side panels have vision panels. |
| The door handles are easy to grip and operate. |
| The handles are within reach of all users. |
| The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices. |
Steps to first floor Conference rooms |
Name Steps to first floor Conference rooms
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| From Ground Floor |
| To 1st Floor |
| The steps do not incorporate handrails of the correct specification. |
| There are no visual contrasts at the top and bottom of the steps. |