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About

• The name of the nearest parking garage is Prospect Avenue Garage.
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• Frist Campus Center is a very large building with 6 floors.
• There are 4 elevators and 5 stairways within the building.
• The floor names are signed as B, A, 100 Level, 200 Level, 300 Level and 400 Level.
• Frist Campus Center links internally to Jones Hall on 3 levels.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slopes of varying gradient.
• Frist Campus Center has 12 entrances. 5 entrances provide step-free level access.
• The accessible entrance in Washington Road provides step-free and level access to 100 Level.
• The Main Entrance to the front north of the building is signed as Frist Campus Center.
  The entrance to the left of the main entrance at the front of the building is signed as Stair lift entrance via ramp.
  The Washington Road Entrance is signed as Frist Campus Center with additional signage showing the buildings opening times.
  The rest of the entrances are unsigned.
• There are 5 step-free level entrances into the building including the entrance situated off Washington Road.
• 3 more provide step-free access via slopes. There is a sloped entrance to the east which has a gradient of 10% and a sloped entrance to the west which has a gradient of 9% as well as a ramped entrance to the north has a slope of varying degrees and has a stair lift immediately beyond the entrance.
  The remaining 4 entrances, including the main entrance at the front of the building, have stepped access.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access to all areas of the building, but you need to use different entrances, elevators or stair lifts to access some parts.
• The southwestern elevator provides access to all levels except 400 Level.
• The Operation Booth on B Level has a stair lift for access.
• 400 Level has 2 separate self-contained areas, one on the western side of the building and one on the eastern side which is a small area above the theater giving access to the balcony.
  Step-free access to the western side of 400 Level is via the staff elevator (B).
  Step-free access to the eastern side of 400 Level is via the northeastern elevator (A).
• Floor surfaces along the vast majority of circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  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.
• Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and elevators.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 10 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located on B Level, 100 Level, 200 Level and 300 Level.
• 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 B Level, 100 Level, 200 Level and 300 Level.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located 100 Level, within the male and female restrooms with adaptations.
• There is a gender neutral restroom on 300 Level.

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Rooms and Services Available

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• Other Rooms/Services View
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  • View information on Frist Campus Center - Café Vivian (opens new tab) .
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Entrance (Washington Road)

• This entrance is located on the eastern side of the Frist Campus Center.
• This entrance gives access to 100 Level, cafés and the Welcome Desk.
• 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 6in (107cm).
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors opens towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The width of the opening is 5ft 7in (170cm).
• The doors have a medium color contrast.
• There is a lowered push pad for the automatic doors available that is 7in (18cm high).
• There is a second set of manual doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 5ft 5in (165cm).

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Entrance (Front of the Building)

• This entrance is located on the north side of the Frist Campus Center.
• This entrance gives access to 100 Level, cafés and the Welcome Desk.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:12.
• The ramp has resting areas.
• The width of the ramp is 5ft 2in (157cm).
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 11 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 3ft (92cm).
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 6in (15cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 3in (37cm).
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 2in (97cm).
• The width of the opening is 6ft 7in (200cm).
• The gates have a low color contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter the entrance.
• There are 6 steps.
• There is a handrail on the right going down.
• The handrail is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
• The handrail covers all steps.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 5in (13cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 5in (42cm).

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Stair Lift (Front of the Building Entrance)

• The lift is located immediately to the left as you enter via the ramped entrance at the front of the building.
• 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 7in x 3ft 11in (79cm x 120cm).
• The lift control buttons have a high color contrast.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Entrance (A Level)

• This entrance is located on the southwestern side of the Frist Campus Center.
• This entrance gives access to A level and the Food Gallery at Frisk.
• 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 2ft 11in (90cm).
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The width of the opening is 6ft 7in (200cm).
• The doors have a high color contrast.
• There is a second set of automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
• The width of the opening is 6ft 7in (200cm).
• The second doors have a high color contrast.
• There is an identical entrance available on the southeastern side of the Frist Campus Center, to the other side of the dining area.

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Reception (Welcome Desk)

• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 7in (78cm).
• There are televisions at reception.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels are even.
• There are chairs without armrests and tables 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.

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Elevator (Southwestern)

• The elevator is located to the left as you enter the Frist Campus Center via the A Level entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, A Level, 100 Level, 200 Level and 300 Level.
• 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 12in (91cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 7in x 4ft 1in (171cm x 125cm).
• 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 and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

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Elevator (Northeastern)

• The elevator is located to the left as you enter the Frist Campus Center via the front of building entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are A Level, 200 Level, 300 Level and 400 Level.
• 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 12in (91cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 4ft 3in (174cm x 130cm).
• 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 and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

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Stairway (Center)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are 100 Level, 200 Level and 300 Level.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
• The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (32cm).
• Lighting levels are even.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Male - 100 Level - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 19yd 2ft (18m) from the Washington Road 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 and has a medium color contrast.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • 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 10in (87cm).
  • 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 5in (155cm x 257cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 6ft 7in (155cm x 200cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (86cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever 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 sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
  • 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.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 3ft 6in and 5ft 1in (107cm and 154cm) from the floor.
  • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 3ft (92cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • The door into the restroom is permanently held open.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Shared - 300 Level - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 27yd 1ft (25m) from the southwestern elevator.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 8ft 3in x 8ft 1in (251cm x 246cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 7ft 3in x 4ft 11in (220cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 3in (100cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever 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 is 2ft 11in (88cm) 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 7in (109cm) 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 8in (113cm) from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.