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Introduction

Foster Building Lecture Theatres 2, 3, 4 are located to the rear of the Foster Building. They can be accessed via the lift within the main Foster Building.
Related link Foster Building.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/foster-building

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in City Campus Preston.
The nearest mainline station is Preston.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking (Foster Car Park)

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The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- 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 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the rear 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments
- A permit is required to park on university car parks.
- For further details on parking on campus please see the University How To Find Us page.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Foster Building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in).

Second set of doors
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 198cm (6ft 6in).
Comments
- The main entrance leads onto the first floor.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Comments
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located the top and bottom rows.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit either side of you.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Other Floors

Steps
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
Features and Dimensions
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 198cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures
- 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
- The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.