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About

• The venue shares parking facilities.
• The name of the nearest parking lot is Lot 10.
• The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
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• Firestone Library is a large rectangular building with 6 levels.
• There are 4 elevators and 3 stairways within the building.
• The floor names are signed as C, B, A, 1, 2, and 3.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building has step-free level access.
• Firestone Library has 1 entrance, which provides step-free level access.
• There is signage above the entrance saying Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library.
  There is additional signage showing opening times and information on exhibitions.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all circulation areas of the building, via elevator.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny and patterned finish.
  The types of flooring consists of carpet, wood and vinyl.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and lobby areas.
  Printed floor plans are also available.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 7 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located on all floors.
• 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 on all floors.
• Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on floor B.

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Parking (Lot 10)

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• Parking View
  • The parking lot is located on the north side of William Street.
  • The nearest building to this parking lot is Green Hall.
  • The parking lot is open air/surface.
  • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
  • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 1in x 17ft 11in (246cm x 547cm).
  • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
  • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 2in (158cm).
  • The nearest designated space is 277yd 2ft (254m) from the Firestone Library main entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • There is a curb ramp with tactile paving from the designated accessible parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free of charge.
  • This parking lot can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • On-street standard parking is available on William Street.
    Parking is metered Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 1pm-8pm.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the south of the building, opposite the University Chapel and Song of the Vowels statue.
• This entrance gives access to floor 1.
• 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 9in (114cm).
• 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 9in (114cm).
• The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (79cm).
• The doors have a medium 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 4ft (123cm).
• The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
• The second doors have a low color contrast.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (107cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels are even.
• There are chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches and bench seats 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 are security barriers which are operated by key card.
• This reception is located on floor 1, straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.

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Turnstiles (Main Reception)

• The turnstiles are located either side of the reception desk.
• The turnstiles give access to all areas of the library, except for the Milberg Gallery, Cotsen Children's Library and public restrooms.
• There is step-free level access.
• The width of the opening is 3ft (92cm).
• The turnstiles cannot be bypassed; however they open downwards (drop barriers), and are 36.2in (92cm wide). Staff can provide assistance if necessary.

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Counter (Access)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The height of the tray rail is 2ft 10in (87cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Counter (Circulation)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 3ft 3in (100cm).
• The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Counter (Information)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 3ft 3in (100cm).
• The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 2ft 6in (77cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Library

• There is step-free level access in this area.
• There are high tables, couches, pods, long tables, reading/study desks, stools, high stools, fixed chairs with and without armrests, booths, armchairs, coffee tables, chairs with and without armrests, bench seats and tables in this area.
• There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, e-book, e-journal and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, headsets and audio recorders.

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Eating and Drinking (Tiger Tea Room)

• This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
• Full table service is available on request only.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.
• Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, online and available on a mobile phone app.
• The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
• The following are available: drinking straws, takeout cups and takeout cutlery.
• The Tiger Tea Room is located on floor 1 and accessed through a single manual door, which opens both ways.
  The opening width is 38.2in (97cm) wide and it has low color contrast with the surrounding glass panelling.

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Counter (Tiger Tea Room)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 3ft 7in (109cm).
• The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
• The height of the tray rail is 2ft 11in (88cm).
• There are screens at the counter.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Seating Area (Tiger Tea Room)

• There is step-free level access 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 are chairs with armrests, bench seats, high stools, tables, high tables and long tables in this area.
• There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Elevator

• The elevator is located ahead and to the right as you enter the building, to the left of the Information counter.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are C, B, A, 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 low color contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 2ft 11in (90cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 7in x 3ft 6in (170cm x 107cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium color contrast.
• The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
• There are other elevators available at this location which are of a similar size.
• The elevator external door color contrast is low on all levels except for floor 1, where it is high.

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Stairway (Stairway 2)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are C, B, A, 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 (89cm).
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (33cm).
• Lighting levels are even.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Floor 1 - 9B.1 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 24yd 2in (22m) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is Braille, tactile 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 has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 7ft 5in x 6ft 11in (227cm x 212cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 5in x 6ft 11in (165cm x 212cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the non-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.
  • 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 high 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 (46cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
  • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 3ft 5in (104cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high color contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 3ft 2in (97cm) from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 3ft 11in and 5ft 5in (120cm and 164cm) from the floor.
  • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Floor B - 16G - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 48yd 4in (44m) from the PE1 and PE2 elevators.
  • 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 medium color contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 5ft 8in x 8ft 12in (172cm x 274cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 8in x 7ft 1in (172cm x 215cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 9in (115cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a wall sensor 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.
  • 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 (46cm) from the floor.
  • The WC seat has a high color contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser.
  • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 4ft (123cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
  • The sink faucet type is lever.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 4ft 1in (124cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary trash can.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 5ft 5in (166cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.

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Shower with Adaptations (Floor B - 16G - Shared Restroom)

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• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab bars for the shower.
  • The grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.