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Lockhart Hall

University Place, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
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  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Lockhart Hall is made up of 1 residential building situated along Blair Walk.
  • Lockhart Hall has 4 levels which are signed as G, 1, 2, and 3.
    There are 4 stairways situated beyond each entrance and no elevators.
    The communal facilities and accessible restroom are located on the Ground Level beyond Entry 2.

Getting Inside

  • There is a step-free level approach to the building from Blair Walk and a stepped approach from University Place on-street parking.
  • There are 4 entrances into the building which all have step-free level access.
    All entrances have a single, manual door.
  • The entrances are named Entry 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The entrances give access to the Ground Level.
    Entrances 1, 2, and 3 connect on level 2 and entrances 2, 3 and 4 connect on level 3.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground level of the building.
    The internal circulation is level throughout the majority of the building although all floors above the ground level are accessed via stairways.
  • There are 3 slopes along the ground level corridor, as shown in the photographs.
    The gradient of the first and third slopes are 7% and the gradient of the short second slope is 18%.
    There is a stepped level change along the level 2 corridor above Entry 1.
  • Floor surfaces along the ground level circulation routes are concrete and vinyl with some having a shiny finish.
    The floor surfaces on the levels 1 to 3 corridors are carpet.
  • Wayfinding signage includes dormitory room numbers and signage in stairways to show the levels.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There is 1 restroom with adaptations.
  • The restroom with adaptations is located on the ground level, after Entry 2.
  • The restroom with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground level, after Entry 2.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located along the ground level after Entry 1.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are stepped standard toilets located on all levels of the building.

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The standard on-street parking is located along University Place.

Entrance (Entry 2)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you face the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground level of the building and the communal facilities.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • 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 G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm).
  • Lighting levels are low.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located on the ground level, ahead and to the left of Entry 2.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • 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 and patterned.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • A lowered work surface is available.
    • The lowered work surface is 2ft 10in (86.5cm) high.
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are chairs without armrests and dining tables in this area.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the ground level, to the left of Entry 2.
    • 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).
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are bright.

Restroom with Adaptations (Ground Level - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 5yd 1ft (5m) from the Entry 2.
    • 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 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 10in (87cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 2in x 4ft 12in (127cm x 152cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 2in x 2ft 6in (127cm x 75cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft (61cm) (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 side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 4in (41cm) 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 are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • 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 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 5ft 7in (169cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Ground Level - Shared Restroom with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 3ft 2in (97cm).
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium color contrast.
  • 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 high color contrast between the walls and floor.