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About the State House Annex

• The venue has its own parking facilities.
• View information on the Parking Garage (opens new tab) .
• The State House Annex is a large building with 5 floors.
• The Annex is internally connected to the State House via a pedestrian tunnel on the basement level.
• It contains public hearing rooms and legislative offices.
• There are 2 main elevators and 4 stairways within the building.
• The floors are signed as B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• For reasonable accommodation of a disability, please call (609) 847-3350.
• The legislative chambers and committee rooms are equipped with built-in, ADA-compliant, FM-assisted listening devices for persons with hearing loss. Headsets and receivers are available when requested 24 hours in advance.
• CART, real-time reporting and sign language interpretation are available when requested 5 working days in advance.
• Large print versions of bills, resolutions and committee statements may be obtained from the Legislative Information and Bill Room (Room B-1 on the basement level of the State House Annex).
• Upon request, other publications can be reproduced in large print and some items can be transferred onto audio format as well.

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Information on Devices, Interpretation, Large Format Publishing

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• About View
  • For reasonable accommodation of a disability, please call (609) 847-3350.
  • The legislative chambers and committee rooms are equipped with built-in, ADA-compliant, FM-assisted listening devices for persons with hearing loss. Headsets and receivers are available when requested 24 hours in advance.
  • CART, real-time reporting and sign language interpretation are available when requested 5 working days in advance.
  • Large print versions of bills, resolutions and committee statements may be obtained from the Legislative Information and Bill Room (Room B-1 on the basement level of the State House Annex).
  • Upon request, other publications can be reproduced in large print and some items can be transferred onto audio format as well.
  • Services available in the venue include: Available devices - Please call (609) 847-3350 to request the following devices 24 hours in advance:
  • 5 x Magnifying Glass (1 Available)
  • Luna 8 Zoom Max (1 available)
  • Eschenbach Visolux digital XL FHD (1 available)
  • Reizen Loud Ear Sound Amplifier (3 available).
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Drinking fountains are available.

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Getting Inside

• The entrance to the State House Annex is located in the State House Complex courtyard and it has stepped access.
• Step-free access to the State House Annex is via the State House and the pedestrian tunnel on the basement level, which can be accessed by the Executive State House elevator.
• There are ramps along the pedestrian tunnel with slight gradients.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

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• Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
  • There is 1 single-occupant restroom with accessibility features.
  • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features is located in Committee Room 6.
  • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features has a right hand transfer space.
• Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
  • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located on the basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors.
  • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• Standard Restrooms View
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on the B, 1, 2, 3 and 4 floors.
  • Step-free unisex restrooms are located behind Committee Room 4.

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Courtyard Entrance

• This entrance is located in the State House Complex courtyard.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The doors have pull handles.
• The width of the opening is 4ft 3in (132cm).
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The doors have pull handles.
• The width of the opening is 4ft 3in (132cm).
• There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is stepped access as you enter the entrance.
• There are 4 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 2ft 7in (81cm).
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the highest step is 5in (15cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 11in (30cm).

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main lobby and floor L1.
• The following areas have stepped access: the main lobby (but can be bypassed using the ramp).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: bench seats.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Elevator (Lobby)

• The elevator is located in the lobby of the Annex.
• The elevator surveyed is approximately 410ft (125m) from the Executive State House elevator.
• The most accessible route to the elevator has ramps/slopes.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• Some of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• The weight limit for the elevator is 2000 pounds.
• The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 7in (110cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 5in width x 4ft 7in depth (167cm x 140cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• Internally the elevator has: an assistive listening alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and railings.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other elevators available at this location that are of a similar size.

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Elevator (Alternative)

• The elevator is located on the basement level.
• The elevator surveyed is approximately 328ft (100m) from the Executive State House elevator.
• The most accessible route to the elevator has ramps/slopes.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are BL, B, 1L, 1.
• The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• The weight limit for the elevator is 2500 pounds.
• The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5in (106cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 4ft 10in width x 5ft 2in depth (148cm x 160cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit and railings.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairway (C)

• The stairway surveyed is located on the east side of the Annex.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 1L, 2, 3, 4.
• There are 13 steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 2ft 9in (85cm).
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Committee Room 4

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on the 1st floor.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 88ft (27m) from the main lobby elevators.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors to enter the room.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have no handles.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 6in (168cm).
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests in this room.
  • There are tables and fixed desks in this room.
  • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • There is a clearly signed portable assistive listening system.
  • The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Committee Room 6

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on floor 1L.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 59ft (18m) from the alternative elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors to enter the room.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 4in (165cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the raised committee area (which bypasses 3 steps).
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs with armrests in this room.
  • There are fixed desks in this room.
  • The tables may not be suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • There is a clearly signed portable assistive listening system.
  • The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Committee Room 11

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on the 4th floor.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 13ft (4m) from the lobby elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors to enter the room.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have no handles.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 1in (126cm).
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the dais.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests in this room.
  • There are fixed desks in this room.
  • The tables may not be suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • There is a clearly signed portable assistive listening system.
  • The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Committee Room 12

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on the 4th floor.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 114ft (35m) from the lobby elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the room.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 3in (100cm).
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs in this room.
  • There are fixed desks in this room.
  • The tables may not be suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • There is a clearly signed portable assistive listening system.
  • The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Restroom with Accessibility Features (1st Floor - Male Single Occupancy - Right Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
  • The restroom surveyed is located at the rear of Committee Room 6.
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 124ft (38m) from the committee room entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 5ft 0in x 5ft 8in (153cm x 175cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 9in (84cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
  • The horizontal grab bars have a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The toilet seat is 1ft 3in (39cm) from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 7in (19cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 6in (77cm) from the floor.
  • The area underneath the sink is obstructed .
  • The sink faucet type is push.
  • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 6in (107cm) from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The stall has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a single occupancy female toilet next to this one with left transfer.

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Restroom with Accessibility Features (1st Floor - Male - Left Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is a multiple-stall restroom.
  • The restroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 131ft (40m) from the elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the restroom has ramps/slopes.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The door has a hook lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 5ft 0in x 4ft 11in (153cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it; however, it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (89cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
  • The horizontal grab bars have varying visual contrasts with the surrounding walls.
  • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (50cm) from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet paper dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 6in (48cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 11in (89cm) from the floor.
  • The sink faucet type is sensor.
  • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 2ft 11in (90cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 6in (107cm) from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The stall has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 5ft 10in (180cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There was a chair in the transfer space at the time of the survey.
  • There is a female restroom with right transfer next to this one.

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Standard Restrooms (Single Occupancy - Unisex)

• The restroom is located behind Committee Room 4.
• The distance from the lobby elevator is 246ft (75m).
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There are 2 manual single doors to gain access through Stair A to where this restroom is located.
• There is no signage on or near the restrooms.
• The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The door has a lever handle.
• The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
• There is 1 stall in total within the restroom surveyed.
• The sink faucet type is lever-style.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit to West State Street

• This exit is located in the main lobby area.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There are double automatic doors at this exit.
• The doors open away from you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 2in (97cm).
• The width of the opening is 4ft 2in (128cm).
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors; however, one door is locked.
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 4in (103cm).
• The doors have push bars.
• The width of the opening is 4ft 7in (140cm).
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter the exit.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
• There is not a step-free level resting area.
• The width of the ramp is 4ft 9in (147cm).
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 3ft 5in (106cm).
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 2in (36cm).
• This is an exit only.
• It cannot be used to re-enter the building.