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Science and Technology

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

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a very easy slope and a slight slope before the entrance.
  • The Science and Technology Building has 2 entrances: the front main entrance and rear entrance.
  • The rear Accessible Entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope.
  • At the time of the survey in August 2025, the front entrance was not in use.
  • The rear Accessible Entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The rear Accessible Entrance gives step free access via a slight slope to the A Floor foyer area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth
  • There are some floor surfaces which are patterned or have a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in the lobby areas on A Floor 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 on A, B and C floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on A and C floors.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on B floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • 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 clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 48m from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for 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 close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Rear Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the A floor lobby area.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the rear accessible entrance through the lobby area and left along the corridor.
  • The distance from the rear Accessible Entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • A Floor, B Floor, upper B Floor and C Floor 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 650kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left after the outer door of the rear Accessible Entrance.
  • A, B and C floors 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 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor C - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on C floor to the left from the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 148cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not 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 80cm (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.
    • 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 99cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 105cm 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 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a 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.