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LICA (Lancaster Institute of Contemporary Arts)

Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YE

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • LICA has three entrances. All entrances provide step-free access to Level A. There are automatic doors at all entrances.
  • The entrances are unsigned, except for the Architecture Studio entrance. .
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the foyer on Level A.
  • The rear entrance is located to the rear right of the building and has step-free level access. The Architecture Studio entrance is located to the rear left of the building and has step-free level access. .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny or patterned finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located through to the left as you enter, and round to the right from the lift on levels B and C.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female toilets.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the left as you enter, and off the B.06 office space on level B.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located through to the rear left as you enter.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing room.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear side of the building, on North Drive.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 160m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badge parking is free for University Accessible Permit Holders.
    • Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) fixed camera enforcement operates across Lancaster University’s Bailrigg Campus.
    • Visitors are required to pay for their parking using RingGo UK. Detailed instructions on using RingGo to pay for parking are signposted at all car parks.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Main 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located through to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Levels A, B and C are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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 low 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 93cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located through to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Lockers and Changing Room

  • The changing room surveyed is located through to the rear left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a deep step without handrails into the shower cubicle.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level A - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • 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 tactile, pictorial and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
    • The door has a 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 212cm (width) x 215cm (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 144cm (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 low 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 49cm 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 97cm 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 low 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 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.