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Bendheim Hall

Scudder Plaza, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Bendheim Hall is a large rectangular building with 5 levels.
  • There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Level B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There is internal access between Corwin Hall, Fisher Hall and this building.

Getting Inside

  • The approach is step-free via a ramp.
  • Bendheim has 2 entrances, 1 entrance provides step-free and level access (accessible entrance).
  • The accessible entrance off Scudder Plaza provides step-free and level access to Level 1 and the elevator.
  • The other entrance is located at the rear of the building and has stepped access with a manual door.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all stairways once inside by using the elevator meaning there is step-free and level access throughout the building.
  • There is internal access between Bendheim Hall, Corwin Hall and Fisher Hall on the corridors on Level G, 1 and 2.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas along some circulation routes and in lobby areas with a mixture of seating types available.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and the elevator.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • The building does not contain communal restrooms in hallways.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Bendheim Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to Bendheim Hall Level 1.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.
  • There is a second set of manual doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the left of the Bendheim accessible entrance, at the point where Bendheim, Corwin and Fisher meet.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are Levels B, G, 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 tactile markings and a medium 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 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 8in x 4ft 3in (172cm x 129cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway (Stair 3)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are Levels G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.