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Aaron Burr Hall

Washington Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The nearest parking lot is located on the eastern side of the building - Parking Lot 10.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Aaron Burr Hall is a square building with 3 levels.
  • There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Level 1, 2 and 3.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with some slopes.
  • Aaron Burr Hall has 2 entrances, both of which provide step-free access.
  • The entrances for this building are not differentiated by name.
  • The Campus entrance gives step-free and level access to Level 1.
  • The Nassau Street entrance has a ramp or 4 steps with handrails both sides to access. There are automatic doors at this entrance, which give access to Level 1.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building using the elevator.
  • On Level 2, there is a ramp or 3 steps with handrails both sides to access the rear of room 219.
  • There is a doorway, 2ft 9in (85cm) wide, leading to a corridor on Levels 2 and 3.
  • The floor surfaces along the circulation routes are mainly stone tiles, although some areas are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas on Levels 1 and 3, with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes and elevator lobby areas.

Rooms and Services Available

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 6 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located within the male and female restrooms on all levels.
  • 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 off the corridor next to the elevator on all levels.

Parking (Lot 10)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the southeast of the building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 4in x 18ft 8in (254cm x 569cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to both sides.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (160cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 33yd 2ft (31m) from the campus entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • Most of this parking lot is restricted to Nassau Court Permit Holders Only.
  • 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.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is metered roadside parking available on Nassau Street. It is limited to 3 hours.

Entrance (Campus Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the south of Aaron Burr Hall, leading in from the main campus.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • 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 doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located diagonally to the right as you enter from the campus entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 5in (104cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 2in x 4ft 6in (189cm x 138cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.

Stairway (2)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are Levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • 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 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the campus entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is 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 requires effort to open.
    • 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 door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 10in (87cm).
    • 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 4ft 10in (153cm x 148cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 2ft 5in (152cm x 74cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (89cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall, on the side wall and to the right of the WC (as you face it).
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) 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 12in (60cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft (123cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.