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Pyne Hall

Pyne 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.
  • Pyne Hall is made up of 1 residential hall and is situated around a courtyard.
  • Pyne Hall has 4 levels and these are signed as level 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    There are 6 stairways.
    Each block within the building is connected on levels 3 and 4.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Pyne Hall has 6 entrances and all have stepped access and manual doors.
  • The entrances are signed as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Getting Around

  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along some circulation routes are soft carpet and others are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Standard shower facilities are located on level 1 of each block.

Entrance (Pyne Hall Entry 1)

  • This entrance is located off Pyne Hall Courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the stairway.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The height of the highest step is 4in (11cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 9in (22cm).
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • 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 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There are 6 identical entrances to Pyne Hall.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm).
  • Lighting levels are low.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located on level B on the far right block.
    • 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 9in (83cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are chairs without armrests and tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are varied.
    • There is a second door to enter the cooking area from the seating area.
      The width of the door opening is 2ft 5in (74cm).
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level LG floor of Pyne Hall.
    • There is stepped access to enter.
    • There are 10 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails cover all steps.
    • The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
    • The minimum tread depth is 9in (22cm).
    • 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 6in (77cm).
    • This is an external entrance which only leads to the Laundry Room.
    • 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.