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School of Veterinary Medicine

University of Lancashire, Victoria Street, Preston, PR1 7BE

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The step-free level approach to the building is internally from the Greenbank Building via the Harrington and Greenbank foyer entrance.
  • There are two entrances to the School of Veterinary Medicine, the most accessible being the step-free double automatic doors from the Greenbank Building.
  • The external entrance provides a step-free ramped access, via a double automatic door to the ground floor.
  • The entrances are signed with the names of the building.
  • The internal entrance from Greenbank Building provides step-free level access to the ground floor and lift lobby, which has a single manual door with an unlocked extension.
  • The external School of Veterinary Medicine entrance is located off Victoria Street and has step-free access via a slight ramp.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all levels.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There is a resting area in the entrance lobby of the School of Veterinary Medicine, the seating is with armrests.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas, and these doors are key card activated.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floors G, 1 and 2.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors G, 1 and 2.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on floors G.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on floor G.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on floor G.

School of Veterinary Medicine and Greenbank Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the School of Veterinary Medicine and the side of Greenbank 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail that switches sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 9 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 96cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 208cm.
  • The doors have a low 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 158cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (School of Veterinary Medicine Internal Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the external School of Veterinary Medicine and Greenbank external entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors opens towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 185cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Internal Entrance - School of Veterinary Medicine to the Greenbank Building

  • This entrance is located ahead from the School of Veterinary Medicine external entrance.
  • 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 142cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Floor 1 Link to Greenbank from School of Veterinary Medicine

  • This entrance is located to the right on exiting the lift on floor 1 in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 188cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the School of Veterinary Medicine internal entrance.
  • The distance from the School of Veterinary Medicine internal entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The floors 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 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 99cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 265cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift 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.
  • A key card is required to use this lift.
  • The height of the key card reader is 105cm
  • There is a similar lift at the end of the floor G corridor which gives access straight into teaching areas on the floors 1 and 2.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the ground floor corridor, to the right.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The floors 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 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.

Quiet Room

  • The room is located on the floor 2, to the right on exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the 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 87cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Floor G - Student Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The changing area is located on floor G.
    • The distance from the School of Veterinary Medicine internal entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is no shower seat.

Shower with Adaptations (Floor G - Student Changing Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on floor G.
    • The distance from the School of Veterinary Medicine internal entrance is 24m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort 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
    • 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.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm 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 within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is also a hand dryer in this room.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor G - Student Changing Area - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor G within the student changing area.
    • The distance from the School of Veterinary Medicine internal entrance is 43m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort 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 196cm (width) x 218cm (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 128cm (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 79cm 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 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 83cm 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm 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 multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.