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Engineering Quadrangle J-Wing

Olden Street, 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 Parking Lot 2.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Engineering Quadrangle J-Wing is a large building with 4 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator, 1 stair lift and 2 stairways within the building.
  • The floors are signed as level 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • There are links from Engineering Quadrangle D-Wing and G-Wing into this building.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • J-Wing has 9 entrances, 7 entrances provide step-free level access and of these the main entrance provides the most accessible external entrance.
  • The accessible entrance is signed 'J Wing Main Entrance'.
  • The main entrance gives direct access to the elevator on level 1, which provides step-free level access to level 2, 3 and 4.
  • All internal entrances have step-free level access with manual doors which are permanently held open.
    The elevator entrance and external entrance on the south side have sloped access (18% gradient).
    The external entrance double doors are manual.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass most steps once inside the building but there are some rooms only accessible by stairs or platform lift.
  • On level 1 there are 6 steps to get to rooms J120/J125. These steps are overcome by a platform lift.
  • On level 1 there are 6 steps to get to room J101/103.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with seats with armrests.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 3 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 2, 3 and 4.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on level 2 and 4.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on level 1 and 3.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on level 2 and 4.

Parking (Parking Lot 2)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located off Olden Street.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is the Engineering Quadrangle.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 9ft x 17ft 9in (275cm x 540cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 3ft 11in (120cm).
    • The dimensions of the designated accessible parking spaces vary in size.
    • The nearest designated space is 87yd 1ft (80m) from Engineering Quadrangle D-Wing accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • The accessible parking bays are approximately 250 yds (230m) from the main entrance to J-Wing.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate, permit holders and faculty and staff permit holders.
    • View more information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • A parking permit is required to park in Parking Lot 2. Parking in Lot 2 comes under the Purple Zone parking permit.

Entrance (Main Entrance - J-Wing)

  • This entrance is located next to Parking Lot 2.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 1 corridor.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • 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 10in (117cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 11in (180cm).
  • The doors have a low color contrast.
  • There is a second set of manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The second set of doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 11in (180cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator (J-Wing Elevator)

  • The elevator is located on the J-Wing corridor.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 1R, 2, 3, 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, Braille markings and a high 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 5ft 12in (182cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 8ft x 11ft 8in (244cm x 355cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
  • There is an external access at level 1R. This is the only time there is a separate door to exit.

Stair Lift

  • The lift is located on level 1, next to the main elevator.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Rooms J/120-125 on level 1.
  • The lift has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 2ft 9in x 4ft 2in (85cm x 127cm).
  • The lift control buttons have a high color contrast.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels are even.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • 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 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are low.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 - Female - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 21yd 2ft (20m) from the J-Wing 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 outwards and has a medium 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 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 11in (88cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 8ft 6in (155cm x 259cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 8in x 6ft 4in (142cm x 194cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 1in (93cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a wall sensor flush for the WC.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have varying color contrasts with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar to the right of the WC (as you face it).
    • The vertical grab bar has 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 7in (48cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever.
    • 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 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 varying color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Level 2 - Female Restroom with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The grab bar has a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a varying color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.