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Nassau Hall

Chapel Drive, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08542

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Access Guide

About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The nearest parking lot is located to the west of the building, off Elm Drive.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Nassau Hall is a medium-sized 'T' shaped building with 4 floors.
  • There are 3 stairways and 1 elevator within the building.
  • The floors are signed as LL, G, 1, 2 and 3.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Nassau Hall has 4 entrances, 1 of which provides step-free level access (accessible entrance).
  • The accessible entrance provides direct access to the West Wing elevator on level G.
  • The north entrance, east entrance and west entrance all have stepped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access to all areas of the building (via elevator), except for the East Wing of level 2.
  • This is because the elevator is situated in the West Wing, and the East and West wings do not interconnect on level 2.
  • The East Wing on level 2 is accessible only via the central stairway from level 1 or level 3.
  • Flooring along circulation routes consists of uneven brick, carpet, tiles, and vinyl.
  • There is vinyl flooring on level LL which has a shiny finish, with a pattern incorporating colours with a high colour contrast.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Floor plans are provided in circulation routes and lobby areas throughout the building.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level LL.
  • 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 LL.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the west of the building, off Elm Drive.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is Stanhope Hall.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
    • The accessible space is signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 14ft 6in x 18ft 8in (443cm x 570cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 94yd 2in (86m) from the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is metered roadside parking available on Nassau Street. It is limited to 3 hours.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located to the west of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level G (elevator lobby only).
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (77cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Elevator (PE1)

  • The elevator is located to the west of the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are LL, G, 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and a low 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 7in x 4ft 2in (170cm x 128cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway (West)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Stairway (Central)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 13yd 4in (12m) from the elevator on level LL.
    • 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 9in (85cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 9in x 5ft 1in (144cm x 155cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 9in x 2ft 9in (144cm x 85cm).
    • 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 on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) 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 low color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 11in (58cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (119cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are low.