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FASS

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

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The western approach to the building is step-free via a very easy slope. The eastern approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • There are two entrances that provide step-free level access to level A.
  • All entrances are signed as 'Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences'.
  • The west entrance provides step-free level access to level A.
  • The east entrance has step free access via a slight slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via lift throughout the building on levels A, C and D.
  • On level D there is a slight slope to access the toilets and meeting room 5.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are seating areas on level A with a mixture of seating.
  • Locational signage is provided on each level opposite the staircase and the lift entrance. A floor plan is provided opposite the staircase and lift entrance on level A.
  • There are manual doors on levels A and B to access the toilet corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on level A near the west entrance and at the far left corner of the building and on level B after passing over the suspended walkway.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the female standard toilets on the right after passing through the south entrance.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on levels A and B.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on levels A and B.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on levels A and B.

Rooms and Services in the Building

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 (West Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the western side of the building.
  • 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 93cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left after entering the building.
  • The distance from the west entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors A, B, C and D 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 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 82cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 139cm (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 mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left after entering the west entrance.
  • Levels A, B, C and D can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 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 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.

Entrance (Level B -Internal Entrance to County South Building )

  • This entrance is located on level B.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left-Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right after entering through the west entrance .
    • The distance from the west entrance is 16m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 240cm (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 100cm (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 high 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 89cm 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm 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 are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.