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Sandygate Halls

University of Lancashire, Sandygate Square, Burnley, BB11 1EW

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The Sandygate Hall is located on Sandygate.
    • The building is a large L-shaped building with four levels.
    • There are 136 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.
    • There are six bedrooms with adaptations, all with ensuite bathrooms.
    • The bedrooms with adaptations are located on levels 1, 2 and 3.
    • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with shower pods.
    • The shared flats have three or five bedrooms in each flat and a shared kitchen.
    • There is on-street standard parking on Neptune Street.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level from the left hand side of the building.
  • The step-free approach to the building is via Sandygate Bridge, an alternative approach is from Sandygate which is stepped or sloped.
  • Sandygate Halls has two entrances, one at the front of the building and one at the rear. They both have key card access.
  • The entrances are not signed but named as the main entrance and the lower ground floor entrance.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the entrance foyer and the reception on level 0.
  • The rear entrance is located on Neptune Street and has step-free level access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation or lobby areas.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage provide throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access lift and stairwells.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor in the entrance foyer and the reception area.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are signed for use also as standard shared toilets.

Campus Parking

  • 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.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building, on Sandygates Square.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 122cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • 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.
  • 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: sofas.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Levels 0, 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 675kg.
  • 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 118cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the ground floor, ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and levels 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 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 even at the time of the survey.

Student Hub and Laundry

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on the ground floor, to the right of the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in the area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Flat 9 Entrance

  • This entrance is located on level 1, to the left on exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 93cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 9)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located within flat 9.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • 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 86cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 78cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 78cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Flat 9 - Room 1)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on level 1 within flat 9.
    • The distance from the flat 9 entrance is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The key lock is at a height of 93cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 67cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 82cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 239cm (width) x 249cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 172cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 85cm 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 not a soap dispenser.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a waste 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.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text 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 84cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm (width) x 220cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 94cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm 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 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.