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Overview

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• About View
  • The Physics Building is a large building with 4 floors.
  • There are 2 lifts and 5 staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as levels A, B, C and D.
  • There is stepped access to mid floor corridors from the stairs at the western end of the building.
  • View information on Physics Building.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Visitor Car Park C.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Lancaster.
  • The nearest bus station is Lancaster bus station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• There is a step-free approach to the western accessible entrance of the building via a very easy but long slope.
• There is a step-free level approach to the eastern manual entrance of the building.
• Both entrances into the building are signed as 'Physics Building PHS'.
• The most accessible western entrance provides step-free access via automatic doors to level A.
• The eastern entrance provides step-free level access to level A via manual doors.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
• Only the lift near the main accessible entrance gives step-free level access to level D
• There are mid-level corridors that have stepped access only from the staircase at the western end of the building. Rooms on these corridors are A15, B08-B13 and C10-C17.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage and maps are provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along some circulation routes.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on level A near the extensive seating area, on level B at the eastern and central areas of the building and on level C in the central part of the building .
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on levels A, B and C in the centre of the building.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on levels A and B in the centre of the building.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the eastern and central area of levels B and C.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the mid level corridors at the western end of the building.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level A near the extensive seating area.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located at the eastern end of level A.
  • Standard shower facilities are located at the eastern end of levels A and B.

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Parking (Visitor Parking C)

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• 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
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• 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.

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Entrance (Western Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the western side of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 92cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 77cm.
• The width of the opening is 151cm.
• 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 83cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance to Faraday Building)

• This entrance is located on level A opposite the main lift.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

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Lift (Levels A - D)

• The lift surveyed is located along the left-hand corridor after entering the building.
• The distance from the western accessible entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• Levels 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 2050kg.
• 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 119cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 195cm (width) x 211cm (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.

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Lift (Levels A - C)

• The lift surveyed is located along the right-hand corridor of the building.
• The distance from the western accessible entrance is 57m.
• 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 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 101cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 156cm (width) x 137cm (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.

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Stairs (Main Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located along the left-hand corridor after entering the building.
• 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.

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Stairs (Level A to Level B)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left after entering through the western accessible entrance.
• Levels A and B 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.

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Stairs (Western End - to Mid Level corridors)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the western end of the building.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• Levels A, B and C and mid level corridors 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 not 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located on level A on the left side of the building just after the extensive seating area.
• The distance from the western accessible entrance is 60m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
• There is a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located at the eastern end of level A.
  • The distance from the western accessible entrance is 100m.
  • 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 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• 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.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level B - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level B at the eastern end of the building.
  • The distance from the main lift is 116m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift 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 not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 235cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 121cm 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 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.