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Bogle Hall - Butler College

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.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Butler College is made up of 6 residential halls and is situated next to Goheen Walk, Lourie Love Walk, Tilghman Walk and Elm Drive.
    Bogle Hall has 4 levels with 1 elevator and 2 stairways.
    The building levels are signed as G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There is internal step-free access through to 1976 Hall on all levels.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Bogle Hall has 4 entrances, 2 have level access and the others are stepped. 1 of the level access entrances is shared with 1976 Hall (Entry 1).
  • The accessible entrance gives access to the elevator on level 1R, which provides step-free access to the other levels.
  • Entry 2 has stepped access and is also shared with 1976 Hall.
    Entry 3 is located at the rear of the building and has stepped access.
    Entry 4 is located on the right hand side of the building and has step-free level access but has a manual door.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building via the elevator.
    There is internal step-free access from Bogle Hall through to 1976 Hall on all levels.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There is 1 restroom with adaptations.
  • The restroom with adaptations is located on level G.
  • The restroom with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on the ground floor.

Entrance (Entry 1 - Bogle Hall and 1976 Hall)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off Lourie Love Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1R.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • 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 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a low color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The second door has a high color contrast.
  • The height of the push button is 41in (106cm).

Reception (Butler College Office - Level G)

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 7in (109cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 5in (74cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There are chairs with armrests 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 is a student desk available in this area.
    The height of the desk is 28in (72cm).

Stairway (Level G to Level 3)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 19 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.

Stairway (Level 1 to Level 2)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1 and 2.
  • There are 19 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.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the right from Entry 1.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 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 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 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 7in x 4ft 2in (200cm x 128cm).
  • 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 mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Communal Facilities

  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level G.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 5ft 6in (167cm).
    • There are 2 entrances to access the Class of 1942 Lounge on the ground floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
    • There are chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches and tables in this area.
    • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are varied.
    • There is also a pool table available.
  • Other Facilities View
    • The kitchens and laundry rooms are shared with 1976 Hall.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 9yd 2ft (9m) from the elevator.
    • 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 requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
    • 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 4ft 11in x 4ft 11in (150cm x 149cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 9in (84cm) (from the side of the WC pan 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 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 6in (45cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.