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Large Shandon Lecture Theatre - 1.64

Main Building, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT

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English to Welsh Translation

  • Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
  • These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

Location of Room(s)

  • Large Shandon Lecture Theatre -1.64 is located to the right after you enter the building via the Chemistry entrance (North Wing) on the ground floor, via a platform lift.
  • There is step free access from the North Wing - School of Chemistry Entrance of the Main Building to Large Shandon Lecture Theatre -1.64.
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Main Building please click here (new tab).
  • The steps can be bypassed using the platform lift.

Lift

  • The lift is located before the stairs to the room.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Chemistry entrance.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground and lower ground.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 200kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the lower ground floor.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 173cm x 85cm (5ft 8in x 2ft 9in).
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Lecture Theatre(s)

  • Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is not step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
  • There is/are 9 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(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 lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.