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Brown Hall

Elm Drive, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
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  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Brown Hall is made up of 1 residential hall with communal facilities on each level.
    The building has 4 levels.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Brown Hall has 6 entrances, none of which provide step-free access into the building.
  • The entrances are signed as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Entry 4 gives step-free level access to a stairway landing.
  • There is another entrance that provides step-free level access to a stairway. The other 4 entrances all have stepped access.
    All entrances surveyed have manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access to all areas of this building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are soft carpet.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes around the building.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 4 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located within the communal restrooms.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the communal restrooms.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on level 1 off the main corridor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the communal restrooms on each floor.

Entrance (Entry 4)

  • This entrance is located off Brown Courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the stairway landing.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 9in (114cm).
  • 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 (84cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located on level 2 off the main corridor.
    • 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 (84cm).
    • 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.
    • There are chairs without armrests, high stools, dining tables and high tables in this area.
    • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are varied.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level 1 off the main corridor.
    • 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 (84cm).
    • 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 varied.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 - 216 - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 5yd 1ft (5m) from the stairway.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft x 7ft 11in (153cm x 242cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft x 5ft 1in (153cm x 154cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (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.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has 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 1ft 5in (43cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level 2 - Male Restroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is stepped access into the facility.
    • There is 1 step.
    • There is a handrail on the left going up.
    • The handrail covers all steps.
    • The step is clearly marked.
    • The height of the highest step is 6in (15cm).
    • The minimum tread depth is 1in (3cm).
    • The shower with adaptations is located within the level 2 men's restrooms.
    • The width of the door opening is 3ft 2in (97cm).
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • There are grab bars for the shower.
    • The grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.