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Moffett Laboratory

Washington Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
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  • Moffett Laboratory is a small building with 5 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways within the building.
  • The floor names are signed as 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Moffett Laboratory gives internal access to Guyot Hall and Schultz Laboratory.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes.
  • Moffett Laboratory has 2 external entrances. Both entrances provide step-free level access.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by signage but the Accessible Entrance is signed as being accessible.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to Level 1 and the elevator, which provides step-free level access to Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The entrance opposite Washington Road is level with a manual door.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all stairways once inside the building by using the elevators, meaning there is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • There is internal level access between Moffett Laboratory and Schultz Laboratory on level 1.
    There is internal access between Moffett Laboratory level 1 and Guyot Hall level A level 1, via 16 steps.
  • There is internal level access between Moffett Laboratory and Schultz Laboratory on level 2.
    There is internal access from Moffett Laboratory level 2 to Guyot Hall level A, via a ramp.
  • There is internal level access between Moffett Laboratory and Schultz Laboratory on level 3.
    There is internal access between Moffett Laboratory level 3 and Guyot Hall level 1, via a ramp.
    There is internal level access between Moffett Laboratory and Schultz Laboratory on level 4.
    There is internal access between Moffett Laboratory level 4 and Guyot Hall level M, via a ramp.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There is a resting area in the lobby area.
  • Floor plans are provided in elevator lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 4, along the main corridor.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 1 and 3.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on level 2.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:20.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a medium color contrast.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There is another similar stairway in this building but it only gives access to levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 0, 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 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 4ft 7in x 3ft 2in (140cm x 97cm).
  • 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 visual floor indicator.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 4 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 19yd 2ft (18m) 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 medium color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
    • 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 lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 4ft 8in (151cm x 142cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 2ft 11in x 4ft 8in (89cm x 142cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (89cm) (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 to the right of the toilet (as you face it) and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar to the right of the toilet (as you face it).
    • The vertical grab bar has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) 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 medium color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium 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 that has been angled for ease of use.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 12in (121cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.