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Peretsman Scully Hall

South Drive, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is P15 Woodlands Way.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Peretsman Scully Hall is a large building with 7 floors.
  • There are 2 elevators and 1 stairway within the building.
    There is an additional stairway in the center of the building which is shared between Peretsman Scully Hall and the Neuroscience Institute.
    This stairway only goes from level B to level 1.
  • The floor names are signed as B/C, A, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • This building is connected to the Neuroscience Institute.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the main entrance of the building is step-free level via Tilghman Walk.
    There are posts on the approach to this entrance.
    The approach to the rear entrance of the building is step-free level from the accessible spaces or via a slope with a gradient of 5% from Woodlands Way.
  • Peretsman Scully Hall has 2 entrances, both giving step-free level access.
    There is 1 entrance at the front and 1 at the rear of the building.
    The entrances are shared with the Neuroscience Institute building.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by signage, but both have accessible signage by the doors.
  • The accessible main entrance gives step-free level access to the shared lobby area between Peretsman Scully Hall and the Neuroscience Institute on level 1 of the building.
    From this entrance there is step-free level access to the elevators and shared restrooms with adaptations.
    You can access every level of the building via elevators from this entrance.
  • The accessible rear entrance gives access to level B/C of the building which is shared between Peretsman Scully Hall and the Neuroscience Institute.
    All levels of the building can be accessed via elevators from this entrance, however there is ramped access to the elevator on this level.
  • There are no additional entrances into the building.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all stairways once inside by using the elevators meaning there is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • There is internal access between Peretsman Scully Hall and the Neuroscience Institute on levels B/C, A, 1 and 2 via shared corridors and lobby areas in the centre of the two buildings.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in the shared study hall and main entrance lobby area on levels A and 1 with a mixture of seating.
    There are armchairs at the start of the stairway on level 1.
    There are no seating areas on level 2.
    There are small areas of bench seating on levels 3, 4 and 5.
  • There is wayfinding signage in the majority of circulation routes and lobby areas.
    Restroom signage and classroom signage have Braille and tactile markings.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels A, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 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 levels A, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on level 5.

Parking (P15 Woodlands Way)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located at the rear of the building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 4in x 15ft 3in (254cm x 466cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 7ft 12in (243cm).
    • The dimensions of the designated accessible parking spaces vary in size.
    • The nearest designated space is 12yd 1in (11m) from the rear 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.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, in between the Peretsman Scully Hall and Neuroscience Institute buildings.
  • This entrance gives access to the shared lobby area on level 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has posts.
  • 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.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The second door has a low color contrast.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level B/C, in between the Peretsman Scully Hall and Neuroscience Institute buildings.
  • 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 3ft 9in (114cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The second door has a low color contrast.

Elevator (P4)

  • The elevator is located immediately to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B/C, A, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 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 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 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 8in x 6ft 4in (172cm x 192cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile 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 bright within the elevator.
  • There are other elevators available at this location which vary in size.

Stairway (Main Stairway)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Stairway (Shared Stairway)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B/C, A and 1.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (94cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • This stairway is located in between the Peretsman Scully Hall and Neuroscience Institute Buildings.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 21yd 2ft (20m) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • 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 9in (83cm).
    • The door into the stall opens inwards 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 8in (82cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 8ft 2in (152cm x 250cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 5ft 2in (152cm x 157cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 9in (84cm) (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 left of the toilet (as you face it) and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 5in (43cm) 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 1ft 5in (43cm) 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.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.