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Overview

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• About View
  • Sandygate Mill is medium sized building with 4 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 1 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as G, 1, 2 and 3 in the majority of the building. In some signage the floors are also referred to as Ground Floor, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor.
  • View information on The Library (Burnley Campus).
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Burnley Central.
  • The nearest bus station is Burnley Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is via a slight ramp or 3 steps.
• Sandygate Mill has 1 entrance proving access to the reception foyer.
• The entrance is signed with the building name.
• The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of building on all floors.
• On the ground floor there is a slight slope leading to the breakout space.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and on the second floor to the rear of the library.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor to the left of the breakout space and within the library on the second floor.

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Campus Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to left side of Victoria Mill.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 432cm (width) x 231cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 136cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the Victoria Mill right side Learner Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• 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 is a buzzer at a height of 105cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left of the building entrance.
• The distance from the building entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• The reception has a television and glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground, first, second and third floor 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 630kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 87cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
• The majority of the internal 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

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the lift.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground, first, second and third floor 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 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.

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Access to Library

• The library is located on the second floor of the Sandygate Mill.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and a very easy ramp or slope.
• There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp or slope into the library.
• There are double manual doors which open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
• There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

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Library Reception

• The reception is located to the right of the library entrance.
• The distance from the library entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 125cm to 136cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
• When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 109cm to 122cm from the floor.
• The student support addresses the student's requirement on enrolment
• There are no auxiliary aids kept on site.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Library - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, to the rear of the library.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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 142cm (width) x 224cm (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 94cm (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 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 47cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 101cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 69cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 84cm 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 waste bin and 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor of the building.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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 268cm (width) x 261cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 202cm (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 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 46cm 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 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm 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 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm 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 waste bin and 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.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the ground floor of the building within the toilet with adaptations.
• 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 56cm 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.