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McDonnell Hall

Washington Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • McDonnell Hall is a rectangular building with 4 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway in the building.
  • The levels are named B, A, 1, 2.
  • Fine Hall connects to McDonnell Hall on level A.
    Jadwin Hall connects to McDonnell Hall on levels 1 and 2.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building has slopes of varying degrees of gradient. it also has block paving which can be a little uneven in places. There are also bollards, with a gap of 40 inches, on the route from Washington Road to the main entrance.
  • McDonnell Hall has 2 external entrances, 1 with ramped access and 1 with steps. There are also 3 internal entrances from adjoining buildings. 2 provide level access and 1 has ramped access.
  • The main entrance is signed as JAMES S. McDONNELL HALL. The external level A entrance and the internal entrance from Fine Hall on Level A are not signed. The internal entrances from Jadwin Hall are signed as MCDONNELL HALL.
  • The main entrance gives access to level 1 and the elevator.
  • The level A external entrance is stepped with manual doors. This just gives access to the elevator, stairway and the internal entrance to Fine Hall.
  • The level A entrance from Fine Hall and the level 1 entrance from Jadwin Hall have step-free access.
    The there is a ramp, with a gradient of 8%, just inside the level 2 entrance from Jadwin Hall.

Getting Around

  • There is level access to all areas of the building via elevator.
  • The majority of the floor surfaces around the building are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are bench seats available in the level 1 and 2 corridors.
  • There is limited signage in the building.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 2 near the elevator.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on level 2 near the elevator.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building opposite Fine Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:16.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 11in (150cm).
  • The ramp has a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (34cm).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There is level access to the elevator and stairwell after the first set of doors.
  • There is a second set of manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The second set of doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 1in (156cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the left after entering.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, A, 1 and 2.
  • 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 high 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 4ft 11in (150cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 7ft 1in x 10ft 2in (215cm x 310cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are A, 1 and 2.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (34cm).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 5yd 1ft (5m) from the elevator.
    • 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 high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
    • 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 9in (85cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
    • There is a grab bar on the internal door with a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 11in (154cm x 151cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 2ft 11in x 4ft 11in (88cm x 151cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (from the side of the WC pan 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 a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (52cm) 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 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.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.