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Charles Carter Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight and very slight slopes.
  • The Charles Carter Building has one entrance which is an Accessible Entrance at the front of the building.
  • The Accessible Entrance gives step-free level access to A Floor
  • There are automatic double doors at the Accessible Entrance.
  • The Accessible Entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The Accessible Entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope to the foyer area on A Floor.

Getting Around

  • There is a slight slope to access floor A from the Accessible entrance.
  • The rest of the building has step-free level access throughout on all floors.
  • On floor A there is a slight slope from the Accessible Entrance to the main foyer area.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth
  • The hard and smooth surfaces have a shiny finish
  • The carpeted surfaces are patterned.
  • There are study/resting areas in all circulation and lobby areas throughout the building
  • There is a mixture of seating types in these areas.
  • Floor information signs are provided on each floor opposite the lift .
  • There are no manual doors in any circulation routes, only to access stairwells.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on A,B,C and D floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on floor A.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floors B,C and D.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on floors A, B, C and D within the toilets with adaptions.

Parking (Visitor Parking D)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on George Fox Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • At the time of the survey (August 2025) the area where there is a Blue Badge Bay was fenced off with building works ongoing.
  • 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 South Drive West, Farrer Avenue.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Parking can be paid for using the RingGo App.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 212cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Accessible Entrance at the rear of the A Floor foyer .
  • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • A Floor and B,C and D Floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the Accessible Entrance at the rear of A Floor.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • A Floor and, B,C and D Floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor A - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on A Floor at the rear of the building .
    • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 238cm (width) x 261cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm 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 a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm 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.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located ahead from the Accesible Entrance at the rear of A Floor within the toilet with adaptions.
    • The distance from te Accessible Entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has a slight ramp or slope.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.