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Clio Hall

Elm Drive, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Access Guide

About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Clio Hall is a rectangular building with 3 levels.
  • There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Ground Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

Getting Inside

  • There is a step-free approach to the entrance which is located off McCosh Way.
  • Clio Hall has 2 entrances, 1 entrance provides step-free level access.
  • Only the step-free entrance is signed.
  • The step-free entrance gives direct access to the ground level and the elevator on the ground level, which provides step-free access to Levels 1 and 2.
  • The main entrance has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building via elevator.
  • The majority of the corridors are carpeted however there are some hard and smooth areas with shiny and reflective finishes on the ground floor.
  • There are seating areas with a mixture of seating on all levels.
  • There is some wayfinding signage available in the Hall just inside the step-free entrance.
    There is limited signage elsewhere in the building.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 5 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located towards the front of the building on Ground Level and towards the rear of the building on Level 1 and 2.
  • Step-free shared restrooms are located within the restrooms within adaptations - these are also signed for use as standard toilets.

Entrance (Step-Free Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off McCosh Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to the Ground Level.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (34cm).
  • There is a step-free level route to the right of the entrance that bypasses the steps.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 9in (115cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • The door on the right is locked at this entrance, the left door opens towards you.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to your right on entrance via the step free entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are G, 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 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 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 4ft 3in (175cm 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 visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (79cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (34cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The stairway described is the main stairway towards the front of the building.

Reception (Graduate School Reception)

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There are chairs with armrests in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.

Restroom with Adaptations (Ground Level - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 16yd 1ft (15m) from the step-free entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile and 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 (85cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 8in x 5ft 11in (172cm x 180cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 3ft 5in x 5ft 11in (105cm x 180cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 7in (110cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 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 1ft 7in (47cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (87cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (109cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 1in (125cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary trash can.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 3ft 11in and 5ft 6in (120cm and 167cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are low.