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100 Overlook Center

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The venue has its own parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Lot 42.
  • 100 Overlook Center is a large 4 story building. Princeton University only occupy levels 3 and 4 of this building.
  • There are 2 elevators and 3 stairways within the building.
  • The floors are signed G, L, 1R, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The accessible parking is located to the left of the rear accessible underground parking lot.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes.
  • 100 Overlook Center has 2 entrances, both entrances provide step-free sloped access.
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The accessible entrance gives direct access to the elevator on the garage level, which provides step-free level access to the first, second, third and fourth floors.
  • The main entrance gives access to the elevator lobby (level L), there is a 6% slope enroute to the entrance. On entering the building there is stepped access to level 1R rear lobby which can be bypassed by the elevator.

Getting Around

  • There are narrow manual doors that require effort to open throughout levels 3 and 4.
  • The floors along circulation routes are hard and smooth, with the majority being short pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There is a touchscreen to the right of the main entrance, to give the location of the companies housed in the building.
  • There is a quiet/wellness room located on level 4.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 8 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on each level.
  • 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 each level on the main corridor.

Parking (Lot 42)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located on the garage level of the building.
    • The parking lot is underground.
    • The surface consists of concrete.
    • There are 2 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft x 14ft 1in (245cm x 430cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 4ft 9in (145cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 14yd 8in (13m) from the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free access via ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by faculty and staff and visitors.
    • Parking is free of charge.
    • Free parking for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate is restricted to 2 hours.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • There is a curb ramp with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located at the main entrance and the dropped curb is to the right of the building entrance.
  • Public Parking View
    • The public parking lot is located to the front of the building.
    • The name of the parking lot is The name of the parking lot is Parking Lot 41.
    • Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot.
    • There is a step-free route from this parking lot via a slope and tactile paving.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the garage floor level.
  • This entrance gives access to the elevator lobby.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:20.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 8in (142cm).
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 5in (13cm).
  • There is repeating flooring pattern after the entrance which incorporate bold contrasting colors.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 8in (112cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located in the center of the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are G, L, 1R, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 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 and a high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a medium color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 5in x 5ft 9in (195cm x 174cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
  • 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 even within the elevator.
  • There are other elevators available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 3 and 4.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Lobby (Level 3)

  • There is step-free level access via elevator to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 10in (117cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • This reception is located on level 3, a level which is occupied by Princeton University.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There are chairs with armrests and coffee tables in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • Short pile carpet is located in the seating area.

Reception (Level 4 - Human Resources)

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There are chairs with armrests, bench seats and tables in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are double doors that maybe difficult to open to access the reception area. These doors have a width of 6ft 11in (210cm) and require a key card to open with a reader at a height of 3ft 8in (111cm)
    There is a second similar set of doors that open away from you to access the level 4 office area from the reception area. The key card reader for the second set of doors is 3 ft 9in (114cm).
    There is a coffee machine next in the reception seating area.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1R - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 4yd 1ft (4m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access via elevator 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 low color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 10in (87cm).
    • 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 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 4ft 11in (151cm x 149cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 11in x 2ft 8in (151cm x 82cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (87cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear 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 5in (44cm) 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 2ft 4in (71cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The stall has a sanitary trash can.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 4ft 4in and 4ft 6in (132cm and 138cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 4 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 3yd 10in (3m) from the elevators on level 4.
    • 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 is easy to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
    • 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 10in (86cm).
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 4ft 10in (152cm x 148cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 2ft 9in (152cm x 83cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (86cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 7in (48cm) 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 8in (50cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • 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 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
    • There are additional coat hooks outside the cubicle at a height of 4ft 3in (129cm).