Access Guide

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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include computer suites.

Opening Times

The venue is open 24hrs.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Bailrigg.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest National Rail station is Lancaster.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 77m (84yd 7in) from the Zone 1 Ash House Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 84m (91yd 2ft) from the Zone 1 Ash House Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- For more information on parking available on campus, please see the University Car Parking Policy.

Outside Access (Ash House Zone 1 Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).

Level Change (Ash House Zone 1 Accessible Entrance)

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There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is moderate.
The ramp/slope is permanent.

Comments View
- There is tactile paving on the approach to the entrance from the car park.

Outside Access (Zone 3 Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located opposite the rear of the Bowland North Building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).

Level Change (Zone 3 Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is moderate.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.

Accessible Toilet

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There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Zone 1 accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.