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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level.
  • There is 1 entrance to this building. This entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor via double automatic doors .
  • The building is signed with the building name.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is stepped access to the first floor.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not any manual doors in any circulation corridors, there are automatic doors to access the stairwell.

Parking (Visitor Parking A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Bowland Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 55m from the Main Accessible Entrance to the Great Hall Complex.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The closest bays have faded markings and a hatched area to one side and rear only.
  • 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 on North Drive near to Bowland Avenue.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Parking can be paid for for using the RingGo APP.
    • This Visitors Parking can also be used for:-
    • Bailrigg House - distance from Visitors Parking A to Bailrigg House is approximately 305m
    • Bowland Annexe - distance from Visitors Parking A to Bowland Annexe is approximately 147m.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the corridor on the left of the main entrance, at the entrance to training room 2.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left of the main entrance at the end of the corridor.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located to the front 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.

Reception

  • The distance from main entrance is 7m.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level A - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level A to the left of reception, on the right hand side of the corridor at the entrance to training room 2.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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 169cm (width) x 290cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (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.
    • 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 89cm 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 144cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Controlled Access Area - Staff)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.

Lift (Platform - Controlled Access Area - Staff)

  • The lift surveyed is located within the access controlled staff area.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Level A and B 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 410kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 105cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast, tactile markings and Braille markings.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Controlled Access Area - Staff)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the Access Controlled Area entrance.
  • Level A and B can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.