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Frick Chemistry Laboratory

Stadium Drive West, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Frick Chemistry Laboratory has 9 entrances, all entrances provide step-free level access.
    There are 2 entrances with automatic doors. 1 is at the front of the building on Scholar Way and the other is at the rear of the building off Stadium Way.
  • Some entrances are signed as being accessible and have been detailed in this guide.
  • The accessible entrance gives direct access to level A.
    Doors at this entrance are automatic.
  • All entrances provide step-free level access to level A.
    Doors on each side entrance are manual.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all stairways once inside by using the elevators meaning there is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • There are some areas which have a carpeted surface and some that have a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas throughout the building with a range of seating types including chairs with and without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Some wayfinding signage is provided along circulation routes and all rooms are signed with tactile and Braille markings.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels B, A, 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 levels B and A.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on levels A and 3.

Rooms and Services Available

Entrance (Front Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building to the left of the main doors.
  • This entrance gives access to level A of the building.
  • 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 5in (104cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 1in (94cm).
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.

Elevator (North PE1)

  • The elevator is located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are levels 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 high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in x 5ft 6in (204cm x 168cm).
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway (North)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are levels A, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 25yd 6in (23m) from the front accessible entrance.
    • 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 low color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • 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 6in x 5ft 5in (168cm x 165cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 3ft 5in x 5ft 5in (104cm x 165cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 8in (112cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button 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 low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (47cm) 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 (51cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • 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 high color contrast.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • The baby change facility is located outside the stall in the restroom area, has a height of 31in (79cm) when in use and when in use would obstruct the entrance to the stall with adaptations.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Gender Inclusive - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 2yd 7in (2m) from the north PE1 elevator.
    • 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 inwards and has a low color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 3in x 8ft 12in (190cm x 274cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 3in x 6ft 7in (190cm x 200cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 1in (125cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button 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 7in (49cm) 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 4ft 2in (127cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 8in (113cm) 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 above the sink/counter top.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 9in (115cm) from the floor.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.