Urey (Underground) Lecture Hall

Abbreviation: UREY

Built 1980

Partially Accessible

The Underground Lecture Hall is located below the courtyard between Journalism (east) and the Skaggs Building (west). The room seats 440 students.
Accessible Entrance:
The entry to the Lecture Hall is located in the center of the courtyard and is equipped with auto doors on both the east and west sides.
Elevator:
The elevator is located in the entry. Elevator provides access to the Underground Lecture Hall as well as the North Underground Lecture Hall. Stairway is also located in this area
Fire Sprinklers:
Areas of Rescue Assistance:
None
Accessible Restrooms:
None
Parking:
The closest accessible parking is located in lot D between Forestry and Journalism.
Barriers:
The stairway aisles in the hall are not well lit and the stair treads are wide and not a uniform width. Handrails are located on the left and right wall aisles.
The only locations for wheelchair seating are the entrance landings at the doorways.
Explanation of Accessibility Terminology
Accessible:
Building meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Building may not be barrier-free.
Partially Accessible:
Building does not fully meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Accessibility varies significantly from building to building and may be limited to lower or ground floors only.
Inaccessible:
Building does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and may be inaccessible by people with disabilities.
Area of Rescue Assistance:
An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
Buildings equipped with automatic sprinkler systems may not have areas of rescue assistance.
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