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Chemistry and CTAP

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a very easy slope.
  • The Chemistry and CTAP building has two entrances. Both entrances provide step-free level access. The main entrance has double automatic doors and the other has a single automatic door.
  • The main entrance is signed as 'Chemistry Building CHE' and the secondary entrance is signed as 'cTAP Building'.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to level A.
  • The cATP Building entrance provides step-free level access to level A.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Access to the small basement area is via a platform lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors to access some corridors and others that are permanently held open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the main level A corridor, at the end of the left-hand level A corridor, at the end of the left-hand level B corridor and on level C at the top of the main staircase.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on level A opposite the main accessible entrance.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on level A opposite the main accessible entrance.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on level A opposite the main accessible entrance and on levels B and C at the top of the main staircase.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on level A opposite the main accessible entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located along the corridor opposite the main accessible entrance.
    • Standard shower facilities are located along the corridor opposite the main accessible entrance.

Parking (Visitor Parking C)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on John Creed Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 100m from FASS Building western entrance .
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are more than 10 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 233cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 229cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 104m from western entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • This car park is 27m from the Chemistry/cTAP Building and 190m from the Physics Building.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the right-hand end of the building frontage.
  • 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 111cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Level A - Internal to Faraday Building)

  • This entrance is located along the corridor ahead then to the right after entering through the accessible entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 99cm.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead after entering the building.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels A, B and C are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 2000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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 150cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 177cm (width) x 227cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (cTAP Building Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the left-hand corridor after entering the building. .
  • The distance from accessible entrance is 52m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Levels A, B and C are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 tactile markings and 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 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 160cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter through the accessible entrance.
  • Levels A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located ahead then to the right after entering .
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 36m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 91cm.
    • 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 high 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 which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • The coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level A - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead after entering the building.
    • The distance from accessible entrance is 21m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 89cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 117cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift (Level A to Basement)

  • The lift surveyed is located on level A at the end of the corridor after entering the building.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main accessible entrance is 41m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Level A and the basement 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 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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 101cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Level A to Basement)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on level A at the end of the corridor after entering the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Level A and the basement can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going down.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.