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Engineering Quadrangle C- and F-Wing

Olden Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Parking Lot 2.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Engineering Quadrangle C-Wing is a large wing which forms part of the greater Engineering Quadrangle.
  • There are no elevators and 2 stairways in C-Wing.
  • The floor names are signed as level 1, 2, 3, and 4.
    Access to other floors is by the B-Wing elevator.
  • C-Wing is connected internally to F-Wing on levels 1, 2 and 3 and to A-Wing, B-Wing and E-Wing on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes.
  • Engineering Quadrangle C-Wing has 13 entrances all providing step-free level access.
    There is 1 external entrance and 12 internal entrance corridor links to other buildings.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by signage.
  • The main accessible entrance gives access to the C-Wing and F-Wing foyer on level 2.
    There is corridor access to the B-Wing elevator which gives access to levels 1 (north), 2, 3 and 4, and F-Wing levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • There is step-free level access from A-Wing on levels 2, 3 and 4, from B-Wing on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 and from E-Wing on levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
    Access to level 1 is either via the B-Wing elevator to the north or via E-Wing level 1 to the south.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass most steps once inside the building by elevator, but access to level 1 at the south end is by external access via E-Wing.
  • There is step-free level internal access between E-Wing and C-Wing on level 1, giving level access to C-Wing level 1 (south door) rooms C119-134 from the E-Wing accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level internal access between C-Wing and B-Wing on level 1, giving level access to C-Wing level 1 (north end) from the B-Wing elevator.
  • There is step-free level access to F-Wing levels 1, 2 and 3 from C-Wing levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish, and others having a patterned surface.
  • There are resting and work areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 2 in the male and female standard restrooms.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 2 and 4.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on levels 2 and 3.

Parking (Parking Lot 2)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off Olden Street.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is the Engineering Quadrangle.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 9ft x 17ft 9in (275cm x 540cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 3ft 11in (120cm).
    • The dimensions of the designated accessible parking spaces vary in size.
    • The nearest designated space is 87yd 1ft (80m) from the B-Wing accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate, permit holders and faculty and staff permit holders.
    • View more information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • A parking permit is required to park in Parking Lot 2. Parking in Lot 2 comes under the Purple Zone parking permit.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off Olden Street at the front of the Engineering Quadrangle Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the C-Wing foyer and level 2 corridor.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:17.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 11in (150cm).
  • The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (32cm).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 7in (170cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a low color contrast.

Elevator (B-Wing Elevator)

  • The elevator is located off the B-Wing corridor.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 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 medium color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 4ft 11in (151cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 7ft 1in (175cm x 215cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low 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 (C-Wing Foyer)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The handrail covers 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 bright.
  • This staircase also gives access to F-Wing levels 1, 2 and 3.

Stairway (C-Wing)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 29yd 1ft (27m) from the main accessible entrance.
    • 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 low 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 11in (88cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 11in x 4ft 9in (181cm x 144cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 6in x 2ft 7in (167cm x 79cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 9in (115cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a wall sensor flush in the center of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have varying color contrasts 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 5in (42cm) 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 8in (51cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever.
    • 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 high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.