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1901 - Laughlin Hall

Pyne Drive, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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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.
  • 1901 Laughlin Hall is located between Blair Walk and Pyne Drive.
  • The building has 4 levels signed as G, 1, 2 and 3.
    There are 7 stairways and no elevators within the building.

Getting Inside

  • There is step-free level access on the approach to the building from Blair Walk and Pyne Drive.
  • There are 6 entrances into 1901 Laughlin Hall.
    3 entrances have level access and 3 entrances have stepped access.
  • The entrances are signed as Entry 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Entries 1, 3 and 4 have level access and entries 2, 5 and 6 have stepped access.
    Entry 1 gives access to level 1 at the front of the building and Entries 3 and 4 give access to the ground level at the rear of the building.
    Entry 6 gives access to ground level and entries 2 and 5 give access to level 1. All entrances have manual doors, and all connect on the ground level.
  • Each entrance has a stairway; however Entry 1 has 2 stairways.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of level G of the building, and there is stepped access to levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 5 unmarked steps with the handrail on the left going up in the level 2 corridor to access further accommodation.
  • The vinyl or concrete floor surfaces on the ground level are hard and smooth, with a shiny finish.
    The flooring on levels 1, 2 and 3 is carpet.
  • There are resting areas throughout the ground level corridor which have chairs without armrests, rocking chairs and tables.
    There is also seating within the living room area.
  • There is wayfinding signage in the stairways to show which level you are on.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There is 1 restroom with adaptations.
  • The restroom with adaptations is located on the ground level of the building, near Entry 3.
  • The restroom with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • At the time of survey (October 2023), male and female students were using this toilet facility.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground level, within the restroom with adaptations.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on the ground level of the building, near Entry 3.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard toilets on levels 1 and 2.
  • There is stepped access to the male and female standard toilet facilities on levels 1 and 2.

Entrance (Entry 3)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground level of the building and the restroom with adaptations.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • There is a door entry system at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Entrance (Entry 1)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 1 of the building and the level 1 stairway.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 4in (102cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Stairway (Entry 1)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities

  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level G of the building.
    • There is step-free access via a slope to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 7in (79cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There are chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, tables and high tables in this area.
    • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located level G of the building, after the living room.
    • 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 width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • 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 bright.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level G - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 8yd 2ft (8m) from the rear Entry 3.
    • There is stepped access into the restroom.
    • There is 1 step.
    • The height of the highest step is 1in (3cm).
    • There is written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft x 5ft (153cm x 153cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • 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.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 4in (40cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 7in (49cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 5ft 5in and 5ft 5in (164cm and 164cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level G - Male - Restroom with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 3ft 4in (101cm).
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are low.