The Pilkington Library has access for wheelchairs
users. There are four allocated car parking spaces for users who
are registered as disabled and have an orange or blue disabled sticker
displayed in their vehicle. A lift is available in the Pilkington
Library so that users with mobility problems can access all floors.
If you require assistance to locate or use the lift please ask at
Information and Enquiries. Toilet facilities for users with disabilities
are available on Level 3 of the Pilkington Library.
Deaf Alerter
The Pilkington Library is equipped with a Deaf
Alerter system which is a warning system for people who are deaf/hard
of hearing. The alerter operates anywhere within the Pilkington
Library. The system is permanently connected to the building's fire
alarm control panel and closing bell, so that when either is activated,
a signal is automatically sent to each alerter in the building.
These small alerters can be placed in a pocket or attached to a
belt. In the case of an emergency in the building, or the Library
is closing, the alerter will vibrate and display a message warning
the user to leave the building.
The Deaf Alerter system within the Pilkington Library
is fitted with the All Call feature. All Call means that the alarm
transmission is capable of being received not only by our own alerters,
but also by those who have their own personal alerter. The All Call
symbol is displayed at the entrance door. Visitors wishing to borrow
an alerter while visiting the Pilkington Library should enquire
at the Help Desk on Level 3. The Pilkington Library is the first
University building to be equipped with the alerter system. It is
hoped to survey the whole campus and to equip each department with
the system in due course.
Means of escape for disabled people in case of
an emergency
If a disabled user is situated on Level 3 of the
building when the fire alarm sounds, he/she can leave via the front
exit of the Library at that level. If they are situated on any other
level of the building they will need assistance as the lift cannot
be used. They will be conducted to the nearest entrance to a stairway
on that floor by a fire marshall. This is termed a refuge. The fire
marshall will then ensure that the door to that staircase is closed
when all other occupants have left. These fire doors will halt the
smoke and flames from entering the refuge for a period of time.
The marshall will leave the building and inform the evacuation officer
immediately that a disabled person requires assistance and give
exact details of their location. |
