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Bloomberg Hall - Butler College

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Butler College is made up of 6 residential halls and is situated next to Goheen Walk, Lourie Love Walk, Tilghman Walk and Elm Drive.
  • Bloomberg Hall is 1 large building with 5 levels.
    There are 2 elevators and 4 stairways.
    The building levels are signed as B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Getting Inside

  • Bloomberg Hall has 14 entrances.
    The accessible entrance surveyed (170W) has step-free and level access with an automatic door.
  • Entrances 110, 120, 170, opposite 141 and the basement, all are stepped access with manual doors.
  • Entrance 130 has sloped access with a manual door. The gradient is less than 5%. .
  • Entrances 180 and 190 on the north side of the building have short ramps to access them. The gradient of these ramps is 7%. .
  • Entrances 140, 141, 180 and 190 (south side of the building) and the stair 5 door are all level access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level circulation throughout the building via the elevators.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on levels B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Entrance (170W)

  • This entrance is located on the left hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are posts on the approach to the left of the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 5in (103cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.

Entrance (141)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building in the main archway.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The door has a medium color contrast.
  • There are posts on the approach from Elm Drive.
    There is a slope on the approach from Tilghman Walk with a gradient of less than 5%.

Reception (Butler College Office - Level G)

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 7in (109cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 5in (74cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile or thickly cushioned carpet.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There are chairs with armrests in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There is a student desk available in this area.
    The height of the desk is 28in (72cm).

Elevator (PE1)

  • The elevator is located to the left from 141 entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 9in x 4ft 3in (206cm x 130cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Elevator (PE2)

  • The elevator is located to the right from entrance 170W.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 9in x 5ft 5in (206cm x 166cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway (Levels - 1, 2, 3 and 4)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Stairway (Levels - B, 1, 2, 3 and 4)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located in room 176A, within the Dining Room on level 1.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • There is also a kitchen on level 4.
  • Dining Room View
    • The dining room is located off the main corridor on level 1.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 5ft 7in (170cm).
    • There is 1 double manual door and 2 single manual doors to access the Dining Room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There are chairs with and without armrests and tables in this area.
    • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located off the main corridor on level 1.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There are chairs with armrests, armchairs and coffee tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are varied.
    • There are 2 other lounges on levels 2 and 3.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level B, in room 041.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There are also laundries on levels 2, 3 and 4.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 17yd 1ft (16m) from the entrance 170W.
    • 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 inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 8ft 4in (154cm x 254cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 5ft 11in (154cm x 180cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (89cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (47cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 3ft 5in (103cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 8in (81cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 1in (95cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a medium color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 7in (108cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • The height of the step to access the stall is 5in (13cm).