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Princeton Garden Theatre

160 Nassau Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08542

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Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slope.
  • There is 1 entrance and 1 exit providing step-free sloped access and exit.
  • The entrance is clearly signed as Princeton Garden Theatre with additional information listing the dates of film screenings.
  • The entrance gives access to the entrance lobby and concession counter.

Getting Around

  • The majority of the building has step-free access, but there are some areas accessed by slopes.
  • In the entrance lobby, on the approach to the concessions, there is a downward slope in front of the counter.
    There is a level access beyond the concessions towards the theater entrances.
  • On entering the movie theater there are slopes leading to the auditorium seating areas.
    On exiting the theater there is a slope before the exit.
  • The floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with carpet in the majority of areas.
  • There is a benched resting area in the entrance lobby.
  • There are signs above the theater entrance doors naming the movie being screened.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located to the left hand side of the auditorium entrances.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located to the left of the auditorium entrances.
  • Step-free male restrooms are located to the right of the auditorium entrances.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female restrooms.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the theater lobby.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:17.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Counter (Box Office)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 3ft 7in (109cm).
  • There are windows at the counter.
  • There is background noise.
  • This counter is external to the entrance therefore background noise is traffic and lighting varies according to the time of day.

Counter (Concessions)

  • There is step-free access via slope to the counter.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:16.
  • The height of the counter is 3ft 4in (101cm).
  • There may be background noise.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.

Designated Seating (Auditorium 1)

  • Designated seating is located within the auditorium in front of the tiered seating.
  • There is step-free access via a slope to the designated seating.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:11.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 7in (140cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The view from this seating area is clear.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • 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.

Stairway (Auditorium 1)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are the tiered seating.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • The handrail is at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 9in (23cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 7in (47cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Exiting

  • There is 1 exit in the building.
  • The signage says Exit Only.
  • There is step-free access via a slope.
  • The exit opens outwards, may be difficult to open and is 2ft 7in (85cm) wide.

Restroom with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 18yd 1ft (17m) from the theater 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 outwards and has a high 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 outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 5in x 4ft 11in (165cm x 150cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 5in x 2ft 9in (165cm x 84cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 4in (101cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever 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.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 5in (43cm) 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 3ft 4in (101cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary trash can.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 4ft 5in and 4ft 5in (134cm and 135cm) from the floor.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are low.
    • There is a baby change station in the main area of the restroom at a height of 2ft 6in (83cm) when in use.