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Patton Hall

Elm Drive, 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.
  • Patton-Wright Hall is located on Elm Drive.
    The building is made up of 1 residential hall with communal facilities.
  • The building has 6 levels.
    There is 1 elevator and 5 staircases.
    The building levels are signed B, L, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Getting Inside

  • Patton-Wright Hall has 6 entrances with 5 entrances giving stepped access.
  • The approach to entrance 10 is step-free and level (accessible entrance).
    All entrances have manual doors.
  • There are 5 levels which can be accessed by stairs from entrances 5 and 8.
    There is elevator access in entrance 10 to levels G, L, 1, 2 and 3.
    Level 4 can only be accessed by stairs.

Getting Around

  • There is internal step-free level access via elevator on levels G, 1, 2 and 3.
    There are slopes on level 4 with handrails on both sides.
    Internal access from Patton-Wright Hall to Wright Hall is via steps with handrails both sides.
  • Floor areas along all circulation routes are carpet.
  • Seating is available in the lounges.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There is 1 restroom with adaptations.
  • The restroom with adaptations is located on level B.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 1, 3 and 4.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on levels 2, 3 and 4.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Entrance (Accessible - Entrance 10)

  • This entrance is located on the far right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level L.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • 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 3ft 6in (106cm).

Elevator

  • The elevator is located ahead as you enter the building through entrance 10.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, L, 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 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 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in x 4ft 11in (204cm x 150cm).
  • 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 visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are low within the elevator.

Stairway (Entrance 10)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, L, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • Entrance 5 has a stairway which gives access to levels 2, 3, 4.
    Entrance 6 and 7 have a stairway which gives access to levels 2, 3.
    Entrance 8 has a stairway which gives access to levels 1, 2, 3.
    Entrance 9 accesses level 1.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located on level B.
    • 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 11in (90cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Lighting levels are low.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level B.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The width of the door opening is 3ft 11in (120cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • The flooring consists of deep pile or thickly cushioned carpet.
    • There are armchairs and couches in this area.
    • Lighting levels are low.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level B.
    • 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 11in (90cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level B - Shared - No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 3yd 10in (3m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is 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 has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 3in x 8ft 5in (159cm x 256cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 3in x 6ft 6in (159cm x 199cm).
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you look at the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and to the left of the toilet (as you face it).
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (49cm) 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 4in (102cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (87cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 9in (114cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • There are grab bars for the shower.
    • The grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • The shower with adaptations is within the standard restroom/standard shower area on level 2.