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Edwards Hall - Mathey College

University Place, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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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.
  • Edwards Hall consists of a singular rectangular shaped building with 6 levels.
    There are 2 stairways.
    The levels are signed as G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Getting Inside

  • There are level approaches to all the entrances.
  • There are 4 entrances into the building labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    Entrance 2 has level access.
    All entrance doors are manual.
  • Entrances 1 and 2 access the building on floor B.
    Entrances 3 and 4 access the building on floor 1.
  • Entrances 1 and 4 are accessed via a ramp that overcome steps.
    1 has a ramp with a gradient of 7%.
    4 has a ramp with a gradient of 8%.
    Entrance 3 has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • There are sets of steps from the lower to the upper part of the corridor on levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There is a stepped level change to the common room.
  • The floor surface on level B consists of shiny tiles which form patterns.
    The surface on all other floors is carpeted.
  • There are rest areas along the level B corridor and in the common room.
  • There is limited wayfinding signage throughout the hall.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 3 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located towards the south of the building on level B and towards the north of the building on level 1.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the restrooms with adaptations on level 1.
  • Step-free shared restrooms are located on levels 3 and 5.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 2 and 4.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard restroom areas.

Entrance (2)

  • This entrance is located to the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level B.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (104cm).
  • 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 B, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is at a height of 3ft 4in (101cm).
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • The stairway described is located towards the north of the Hall.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located towards the right of the building on level B.
    • 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 patterned.
    • 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.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located towards the left of the building on level B.
    • There is stepped access to enter.
    • There are 2 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
    • The handrails cover all steps.
    • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
    • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
    • The door to enter opens outwards 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.
    • There are chairs with and without armrests, armchairs, coffee tables and tables in this area.
    • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located in the middle of the building on level B.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There are no doors to enter the laundry room, the width of the entrance opening is 35in (90cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • There are chairs available just outside the laundry.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level B - Shared - No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 3yd 10in (3m) from the entrance 2.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • 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 8in (82cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft x 6ft 6in (153cm x 197cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 3ft 7in x 4ft 5in (110cm x 135cm).
    • There is a lever flush on the left as you look at the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar to the left of the toilet (as you face it).
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 3in (39cm) 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 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is 2ft 7in (79cm) 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 7in (109cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) 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 bright.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Shared - No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the entrance 4.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • 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 7in (80cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 1in x 5ft 9in (185cm x 175cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 1in x 2ft 6in (185cm x 76cm).
    • There is a lever flush on the left as you look at the toilet.
    • 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 4in (40cm) 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 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 7in (80cm) 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 5in (104cm) 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 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror that has been angled for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 3ft 5in (104cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 4ft 8in and 5ft 4in (142cm and 162cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level 1 Restroom with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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 medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.