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Bowland Annexe

Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YN

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level .
  • There are bollards on the approach, to the front left hand side of the building .
  • There is 1 main entrance which provides step-free level access to level A. There is key fob activated, double automatic access at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed with the name of the building .
  • The main entrance gives step-free access to the entrance foyer on level A.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all levels .
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth .
  • The are no resting/seating areas in the circulation areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on levels A, C and D.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The signage states a toilet with adaptations on Level B. which could not be located at time of survey (September 25).
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.

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 (Main)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 85cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance .
  • Levels A, B, C and D can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the entrance lobby.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • A, B, C and D are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance .
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
    • 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 by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a pull chain flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.