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Whewall Building

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 a manual external entrance to A floor and another external entrance to B floor.
  • The external entrance to A floor is signed as 'Infant and Child Studies' and the external entrance to B floor is signed as 'Psychology Research'.
  • The external entrance to A floor provides step-free access via a short but steep ramp and the external entrance to B floor provides step-free level access via a platform lift.
  • Access between floors cannot be made internally.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Access to B floor is via a separate external entrance and platform lift.
  • Circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There is a mixture of seating available in the A floor reception area.
  • There manual doors along circulation routes in some areas of the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right-hand corridor floor after entering the building on A floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the right after entering the building on A floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (to A Floor)

  • 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 125cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 129cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the building on A floor.
  • The distance from the external A floor entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • 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, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.

Toilet with Adaptations (A Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the right-hand corridor after passing reception.
    • The distance from the A floor external entrance is 12m.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 203cm (width) x 362cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 136cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 172cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 101cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (to B Floor)

  • This entrance is located on the right 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 via lift at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 123cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead after enter the external entrance to B floor.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the B floor external entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • The lift lobby and B floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 325kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • None 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 112cm (width) x 146cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • None 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 low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter the B floor external entrance.
  • The lift lobby and B floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (B Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the B floor corridor.
    • The distance from platform lift is 22m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a platform 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 86cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 266cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm 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 110cm 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 within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.