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Guyot Hall

Frist Lane, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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Access Guide

About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
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  • Guyot Hall is a large building with 6 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator and 4 stairways within the building.
  • The floor names are signed as A, 1, 2, M, 3 and 4.
  • There is internal access between Guyot Hall and Moffett Laboratory on levels A, 1 and M.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
    There are steps on either side of the building but these can be overcome by the slopes.
  • Guyot Hall has 6 entrances, 3 entrances provide step-free level access.
  • Some entrances are signed as being accessible and have been detailed in this guide.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to Level A and the elevator, which provides step-free level access to Levels 1, 2, M, 3 and 4.
  • The 2 front entrances opposite Frist Campus Center and the entrance off Washington Road have stepped access with manual doors.
    The 2 rear entrances give level access to Level B.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all stairways once inside by using the elevators, meaning there is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • There is internal access between Guyot Hall Level A and Moffett Laboratory Level 1, via 16 steps.
    There is also internal access from Guyot Hall Level A to Moffett Laboratory Level 2, via a ramp with a gradient of 15% and handrails both sides..
  • There is internal access between Guyot Hall Level 1 and Moffett Laboratory level 3, via a ramp with a gradient of 12% and handrails both sides.
  • There is internal access between Guyot Hall Level M and Moffett Laboratory level 4, via a ramp with a gradient of 14% and handrails both sides.
    There is a ramp, with a gradient of 8% and with handrails both sides, leading up to rooms M51 - M60 on the right hand side of the mezzanine level.
    There is a staircase leading from the first floor to the Mezzanine.
    There are 2 ramps on level 3 at either side of the building that give access to rooms 330, 330A, 301, 315 and 316, which both have a gradient of 7%.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation routes with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and elevator lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 4 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on Levels A, 1 and 3.
  • The restroom with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on Levels A and 1.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on Level M.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level A.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 4in (102cm).
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 3in (160cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft (153cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are A, 1, M, 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 medium 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 8in x 3ft 7in (172cm x 110cm).
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are A, 1, M, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 4in (72cm).
  • 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).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Stairway (First Floor to Mezzanine)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1 and M.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 40yd 1ft (37m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • 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 is easy to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 8in (81cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 11in x 6ft (212cm x 183cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 1in x 3ft 9in (124cm x 114cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 6in (75cm) (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 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 6in (45cm) 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 (98cm) 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 high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) 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 1in (93cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 8in (173cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.