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Holder Hall - Rockefeller College

Nassau Street, 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.
  • Holder Hall covers 3 sides of the Holder Courtyard.
    The building has 6 levels however the majority of stairways only access 4 levels.
    The building levels are signed as B, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Getting Inside

  • Access into the Holder courtyard is stepped on approach from the north, west and south.
    There is step-free access on approach to the east of the courtyard.
  • There are 17 entrances into Holder Hall, 3 of which have step-free access with slopes on approach that bypass any steps.
    Entrance 2B is one of the step-free entrances and gives access to the elevator on level B.
  • Entrances are signed as 1, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
  • There are 15 entrances to Holder Hall located off the Holder courtyard which enter the building on level 1.
    There are 2 entrances accessed opposite Campbell Hall that enter the building on level B.

Getting Around

  • There are several ramps along the corridor on level B with gradients between 7% and 8% .
    The ramp on floor B to access stair 1 has a gradient of 5%.
    There is a slope to access the study rooms and computer cluster located between stairways 10 and 11 on level B with a gradient of 7%.
  • There is step-free access between the stairways on level B.
    There is step-free access between stairways 2 and 3 on level 2.
    The level B as well as stairway 2 and 3 on level 2, and stairway 2 on level 3 are accessible via elevator.
  • Some circulation routes on upper levels may have shiny flooring.
  • There is seating in stairwell 2 on level 2.
  • There is limited signage within the circulation routes.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 4 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located along the level B corridor.
  • 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 along the level B corridor and in each stairwell on other floors.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located along the level B corridor and in each stairwell on other floors.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the level B corridor and in each stairwell on other floors.

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Entrance (2B)

  • This entrance is located opposite Campbell College.
  • This entrance gives access to stairway 2 on level B and access to the elevator.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (75cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located just inside entrance 2B.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1, 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 low color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 4in x 5ft 1in (193cm x 156cm).
  • 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 mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.
  • The elevator can be used to access accommodation in stairwells 2 and 3 on levels 2 and 3.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (32cm).
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • The stairway described is stairway 2.

Communal Facilities (Level B)

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located in the living room area between Stairways 6 and 7 on level B.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The kitchen links directly into the living room area.
      There are vending machines situated next to the kitchen and living room entrances.
    • 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).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are chairs with armrests and dining tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located in the area between stairways 6 and 7 on level B.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The kitchen links directly into the living room area.
      There are vending machines situated next to the kitchen and lounge entrances.
    • 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 without armrests 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 along the level B corridor between stairways 12 and 13.
    • 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).
    • There is a narrow gap of 25in (65cm) to access the machines.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities (Stairway 2)

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located next to the stairway 2 elevator on level 2.
    • There is stepped access to enter.
    • There are 2 steps.
    • There is a handrail on the left going up.
    • The handrail covers all steps.
    • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the highest step is 6in (14cm).
    • The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
    • Lighting levels are even.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 87yd 1ft (80m) from the 2B entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The stall is located between stairways 9 and 10.
      There are slopes enroute from entrance 2B.
    • 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 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 7in (80cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 12in (155cm x 152cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 3ft (155cm x 92cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft (92cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have varying color contrasts with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (47cm) 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 9in (54cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level B - Male Restrooms)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is stepped access into the facility.
    • There is 1 step.
    • The height of the highest step is 4in (9cm).
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a 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 low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.