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East Pyne Hall

122 Nassau Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08542

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
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  • East Pyne Hall is a square building with a central stone courtyard which contains the building entrances.
    There are large archways to access the courtyard to the east and west.
    The building consists of 6 levels.
  • There are 2 elevators and 4 stairways within the building.
  • The levels are signed as L, LR, 1, 1R, 2 and 3.
  • Chancellor Green is connected to East Pyne Hall on level 1R.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • East Pyne Hall has 2 entrances, both of which provide step-free access to the north and south of the central courtyard.
    The north courtyard entrance provides step-free access (accessible entrance).
  • The north courtyard entrance provides step-free access to level 1 and direct access to the north elevator which provides step-free access to the L, LR, 1, 1R, 2 and 3 levels.
  • The south courtyard entrance provides step-free access to the south lift which provides access to levels L, LR, 1R, 2 and 3.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to the majority of the building via elevator.
    It is possible to bypass the majority of steps within the building but there are some ramps and steps to access some rooms on the third level and room 401.
  • On the third level there are 2 ramps along the east corridor from both the north and south corridors.
    These ramps access rooms 344-346 and the stairs to room 401.
  • On the second level there are 8 steps with handrails on both sides along the south corridor coming from both the north and south to access rooms 209 and 210.
    On the second level there are 9 steps with handrails on both sides along the north corridor coming from both the north and south to access rooms 237 and 238.
    Due to the presence of these steps, there is no step-free access between the north and south of the building on the second level. These steps can be bypassed.
    On the third level there are 4 steps with handrails on both sides along the south corridor coming from both the north and south to access rooms 312-314.
    On the third level there are 15 steps with handrails on both sides to access room 401.
  • There is no access between the north and south of the building on levels 1R, and 1.
    There is stepped only access between the north and south of the building on level 2.
    There is ramped or stepped access between the north and south of the building on level 3.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with the majority of the corridors having shiny finish flooring.
  • There is a mixture of armchairs and bench seating in the lobby areas of the building.
  • There is written directorial signage located throughout the building and maps of the building on each level.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 8 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located within the standard restroom areas on levels L, 1, 2 and 3.
  • Restrooms on levels 1 and 2 require a key card to access.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located along the west corridor on levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located towards the west of the building on level L.

Rooms and Services Available

Entrance (North Courtyard Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the north of the central courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 towards the north of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has a post.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 6ft (184cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to your left after entering via the north courtyard entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are L, LR, 1, 1R, 2 and 3.
  • 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 7in (205cm x 139cm).
  • 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 separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are L, LR, 1, 1R and 2.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • There are 11 steps between levels L and LR.
    There are 12 steps between levels LR and 1.
    There are 6 steps between levels 1 and 1R.
    There are 18 steps between levels 1R and 2.
    The stairway described is located in front of you after entering via the north courtyard entrance.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 3 - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the elevator in the north corridor.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is 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 (85cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 4ft 11in (152cm x 149cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 2ft 4in (152cm x 70cm).
    • 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 rear wall and to the left of the toilet (as you face it).
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) 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 12in (60cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.