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Fine Hall

Washington Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Fine Hall consists of a tower with 15 levels and the Taplin Auditorium area consisting of 3 levels. These are connected by corridors on levels 2 and 3.
    There is also a large lecture theatre on level A.
  • There are 2 elevators and 5 stairways in Fine Hall.
  • The levels are signed as B, A, P, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and PL.
  • Fine Hall connects to several buildings on level A - the Lewis Library, Jadwin Hall, McDonnell Hall and the Engineering Library.

Getting Inside

  • There is level paving on approach to the building.
  • The building has 7 entrances, 6 of which provide step-free access to the building.
    4 of the entrances are from other buildings on level A.
  • There is no signage naming the building entrances in the main area of the building on levels P and A.
    There is signage to the Taplin Auditorium entrance.
  • The main entrance enters the building on level P and provides access to the elevator which can be used to access the other levels.
  • There are manual doors to access the Taplin Auditorium entrance which has level access.
    The Stairway 4 entrance is level but only accesses a stairway on entrance.
  • The entrances on level A connect the building to the Lewis Science Library, McDonnell Hall, Engineering Library and Jadwin Hall.
    The building also connects to Jadwin Hall on level 2.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building via elevator.
  • There is internal access on level A into the Lewis Science Library, Engineering Library, McDonnell Hall and Jadwin Hall.
  • The majority of surfaces around the building are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There is seating available in the building on levels P, 2 and 3 with armrests on both sides.
  • There is limited written signage in the building.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located along the level A corridor.
  • These restrooms were closed for refurbishment at the most recent visit (June 2024).
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on levels 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11 and 12.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 2, 3, 7, 9, 11 and 12.
  • Step-free shared restrooms are located on level 8.
  • The restrooms on levels 2 and 3 were closed for refurbishment at the most recent visit (June 2024).

Rooms and Services Available

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off the central courtyard.
  • 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 manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 7in (170cm).
  • The doors have a high 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 7in (170cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Entrance (Taplin Auditorium Entrance)

  • This entrance is located opposite the Fine Hall main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Taplin Auditorium elevator and stairway on level 1 only.
  • 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 manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 9in (176cm).
  • The doors have a high 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 9in (174cm).
  • The second doors have a low color contrast.

Elevator (Main)

  • The elevator is located along the corridor in front of you on entrance via the main entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, A, P, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, ,8, 9,10, 11, 12 and PL.
  • 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 3in (100cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 7in x 4ft 9in (170cm x 145cm).
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
  • There are other elevators available at this location which are of a similar size.

Elevator (Taplin Auditorium)

  • The elevator is located in the Taplin Auditorium Lobby.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, L, P, 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 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 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 4ft 3in x 4ft 8in (130cm x 141cm).
  • 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 separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, A, P, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and PL.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The stairway described is Stairway 3.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 16yd 1ft (15m) from the main 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 9in (84cm).
    • 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 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 7in x 5ft 1in (170cm x 156cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 3ft 6in x 5ft 1in (107cm x 156cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 6in (107cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush for the WC.
    • 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.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) 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 8in (52cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a medium 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 3ft 11in (119cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.