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Bailrigg House

Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • The step-free level access is from the car parking spaces, in front of Bailrigg House. .
  • Bailrigg House has 1 main entrance which is a fob activated, single automatic door. There is a second door which is automatic and activated at the same time as the first door. .
  • The entrance is named at the Lancaster School of Architecture.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the entrance foyer on Floor A.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access to three rooms off the reception lobby on Floor A.
  • There is stepped access to the fourth room off the reception lobby on Floor A.
  • Access to Floor B and C are via the stairs.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in the reception lobby or along circulation routes.
  • There is wall mounted signage provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors and steps along circulation routes throughout the building .

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right of the entrance to the entrance lobby.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on Floor B.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on Floor C.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of the building .
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.

Parking (Visitor Parking A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Bowland Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 55m from the Main Accessible Entrance to the Great Hall Complex.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The closest bays have faded markings and a hatched area to one side and rear only.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located on North Drive near to Bowland Avenue.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Parking can be paid for for using the RingGo APP.
    • This Visitors Parking can also be used for:-
    • Bailrigg House - distance from Visitors Parking A to Bailrigg House is approximately 305m
    • Bowland Annexe - distance from Visitors Parking A to Bowland Annexe is approximately 147m.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building .
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 74cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 84cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 88cm.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is doorway gap beyond the second entrance door. The gap width is 71cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the entrance foyer.
  • A and B can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a narrow staircase to access Floor C.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the reception lobby .
    • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 227cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 136cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.