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Buyers Hall - Rockefeller College

University Place, 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.
  • Buyers Hall is an L-shaped building.
    There are 3 levels in the Hall named B, 1 and 2.
    There is 1 elevator and 4 stairways, 1 stairway inside each entrance.
  • Buyers Hall connects internally to Blair Arch, which is part of Blair Hall.

Getting Inside

  • There is level approach to the building entrances.
  • There are 4 entrances, 3 of which have step-free and level access.
    All entrances have manual doors.
  • The entrances are signed for the staircases located at each - 1, 3, B and T.
  • Stairway 1 entrance gives step-free and level access into the building and direct access to the elevator.
    Only the Study / Lounge and rooms 13, 15 and 17 on level one are accessible via the stairway 1 entrance.
  • The B stairwell entrance is stepped and leads only to a stairway to the basement level.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to all of levels B and 2 via the elevator located in stairwell 1.
    On level 1 the only facility accessible via the lift is entrance 2A.
    There is level access to level 1 of stairwells 1, 2 and 3 via their individual entrances. There is no access between the stairwells on level 1.
  • There is access between stairways B, 1, 2, 3 on the basement level.
  • The stairway T entrance has an entrance into Blair Arch, which is part of Blair Hall.
  • There is stone flooring on level B, shiny laminate on level 1 and carpet flooring on level 2.
  • Seating is located within the study lounge in stairway 1 on level 1.
  • There is no wayfinding signage in Buyers Hall.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located along the level B corridor and on the level 1 corridor.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The restrooms with adaptations on level B are designated as male and female.
    The restroom with adaptations on level 1 is designated as male.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the restrooms area along the level B corridor, and on level 1 and 2.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located along the level B corridor.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on level 1.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located along the level 2 corridor.

Entrance (1)

  • This entrance is located at the front left hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to stairway 1, level 1 of the building and the elevator.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • 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 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to your left on entrance via the stairway 1 entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1 and 2.
  • 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 high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a low color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 8in x 4ft 3in (173cm x 130cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1 and 2.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 8in (113cm).
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The stairway described is stairway 1 located just inside the entrance 1.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located to your left on entrance via the stairway 1 entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The kitchen in located within a study lounge.
    • 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 and coffee tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level B to your left on exiting the elevator.
    • 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.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level B - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 27yd 1ft (25m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The restroom is located off the level B corridor.
    • 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 (84cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low 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 low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 11in (154cm x 150cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 2ft 5in (154cm x 74cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (86cm) (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 rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) 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 8in (111cm) 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 low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • There is a mirror that has been angled for ease of use.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 9in (114cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level Two - Male Restrooms)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is stepped access into the facility.
    • There is 1 step.
    • The height of the highest step is 5in (12cm).
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • There is a grab bar for the shower.
    • The grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.