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Overview

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• About View
  • The Harrington Building is a large building with four levels.
  • There are two main lifts and two main staircases within the building.
  • The levels are signed as G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There is an internal step-free level access between Harrington Building and Allen Buildings on levels 1 and 2.
  • There is an internal step-free level access between Harrington Building and Greenbank Building on level G via the shared foyer area.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Preston.
  • The nearest bus station is Preston Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Greenbank Building (opens new tab).
  • View information on Allen Building (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a sight slope.
• Harrington Building has two entrances.
• Both provide step-free access to the level G. There are key card activated double automatic doors available at both entrances.
• The entrances are signed with the name of the building.
• The most accessible entrance is the rear Harrington and Greenbank entrance and provides step-free level access to the entrance foyer between the two buildings.
• The main entrance is located on Victoria Street and has step-free access via a slight slope.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
• On entering the Harrington building via the Harrington and Greenbank foyer entrance there is very slight easy downwards slope in the corridor to the left leading to the main entrance and the refectory.
• The accessible access for the refectory is to the right of the main entrance via a slight ramp.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish and some having a patterned finish.
• 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 areas.

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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 on the left and right hand corridors of the building, on entering from the main entrance.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations to the left of the main entrance is also signed for use as a shared standard toilet.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on the left and right hand corridors of the building, on entering from the main entrance.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the parenting room and the toilet with adaptations on ground floor located on the left corridor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Eye Health Clinic - Harrington Building (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Harrington Coffee POD (opens new tab).
  • View information on Harrington Refectory (opens new tab).

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Parking (Harrington Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side of the Harrington Building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 463cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 137cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 33m from the Harrington and Greenbank foyer entrance nearest the car park.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors, staff permit holders and student permit 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 at the side of the car park.
  • 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).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Harrington Building Main Entrance

• This entrance is located to the front of the building .
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 77cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Harrington and Greenbank Building Shared Entrances

• This entrance is located to the rear of Harrington Building, approached from Victoria Street.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• If the foyer is accessed from the Harrington car park side, then the right hand shared entrance will be closest to the Greenbank Building, and once through the shared entrance you will need to turn right to access the internal entrance into the Greenbank Building from the foyer.

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Internal link to Allan Building from Harrington - Level 2

• This entrance is located on level 2 of the Harrington Building.
• 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 120cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Greenbank Entrance from Foyer

• This entrance is located to the left as you enter the foyer area from the Harrington and Greenbank shared entrance from Victoria Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• 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 144cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance, to the left of Harrington Coffee POD (café).
• The distance from the main entrance is 19m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The levels G, 1, 2 and 3 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 1000kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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 109cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: 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 main entrance, on the right hand corridor.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The levels G, 1, 2 and 3 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 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Small Social Space

• The small social space is located to the right of the main entrance, on the right side of the corridor.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: study booths, seating and tables.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: access to the study booths.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and booths.
• Some chairs and tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Kitchenette

• The kitchen/dining area is located ahead from the Harrington and Greenbank Building shared entrances, in the foyer area.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
• The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
• The lowered sink is 76cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave and a kettle.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is no eating area in the kitchenette, but there is a large social space nearby.
• There is a tap which dispenses cold and boiling water.

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Parenting Room

• The room surveyed is located to the left of the main entrance on the left and side of the corridor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 68cm.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and stools.
• 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 (Level G - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
  • 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 requires effort 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 139cm (width) x 222cm (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 75cm (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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • 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 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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 multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 129cm from the floor.
  • 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 (Level G - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the main entrance on the left hand side of the corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a 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 184cm (width) x 323cm (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 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.