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101 S. Chester Road

Swarthmore College, 101 S. Chester Rd., Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • There is step-free level access to all areas of the building, via the main entrance - parking lot. There is step-free level access once inside the building, via elevator.
  • 101 S. Chester Road has 2 entrances. The main entrance - parking lot provides step-free level access.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by name for this building.
  • The main entrance - parking lot gives direct access to the elevator on the first floor, which in turn provides step-free level access to the basement, second, third and fourth floors.
  • The rear entrance - Rutgers Avenue provides step-free access (via a slope with a grade of less than 5 degrees) to the first floor.
    There are push-pad activated, double automatic doors (with one door locked) at this entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, and to all floors, via elevator.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist mainly of low-pile carpet (some of which is patterned), with some shiny concrete flooring on the main stairway, and shiny vinyl flooring on the basement floor.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided throughout the building along circulation routes and in lobby areas to assist people in finding their way around.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There are 4 single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features are located to the front right of the building on the first, second, third and fourth floors, through the office areas.
    • The transfer space within the single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free male and female restrooms are located to the front right of the building on the first, second, third and fourth floors, through the office areas.
    • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located to the front right of the building on the first, second, third and fourth floors, through the office areas; and on the basement floor, on the left beyond the kitchen/break room.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located at the front of the building, off South Chester Road.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 2 designated van accessible parking spaces available.
    • The van accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 8ft 4in (255cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to both sides.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 5in (164cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated van accessible parking space is 12yd 1in (11m) from the One o One S. Chester Road main entrance - parking lot.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated van accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking charges/restriction signs are provided.
    • Signs are easy to read.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on-street standard parking is located along Rutgers Avenue.

Entrance (Main Entrance - Parking Lot)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, opposite the parking lot off South Chester Road.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance; however, one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 7in (108cm).
  • The doors have lever handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance - parking lot.
  • The elevator surveyed is approximately 2yd 7in (2m) from the main entrance - parking lot.
  • The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are basement, first, second, third and fourth.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
  • The weight limit for the elevator is 3500 lb.
  • The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 6in width x 5ft 6in depth (198cm x 168cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and railings.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is a keycard reader in the lift at a height of 40in (102cm), which you must tap in order to access the basement, second, third and fourth floors.

Stairway (Main Stairway)

  • The stairway surveyed is located to the rear left of the building, straight ahead and on the left as you enter through the main entrance - parking lot.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are the basement, first, second, third and fourth floors.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
  • There are double, manual doors to enter and exit the stairway on the second, third and fourth floors.
    There is a single, manual door to enter and exit the stairway on the basement floor.
    There are no doors to enter and exit the stairway on the first floor.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (First Floor - Gender Inclusive - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located on the first floor, to the front left of the building, through the business and payroll offices.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 31yd 2ft (29m) from the main entrance - parking lot.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access, narrow corridors/walkways, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
    • 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 outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 9ft 8in (154cm x 295cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 7ft 5in (154cm x 225cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 3in (98cm) (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 visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 5in (42cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 4ft (123cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 9in (115cm) from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top; however, its bottom edge is not within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary products receptacle.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.