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Princeton University Press

William Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Lot 13.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Princeton University Press is a small square-shaped building with 2 levels.
    Only level 1 is occupied by Princeton University Press as level 2 is occupied by PRINCO, a separate entity.
  • The building has 1 elevator, but this is only used to access PRINCO on level 2.
  • The floor levels are signed as 1 and 2.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • Princeton University Press has 3 entrances, 1 of which is kept locked.
    Of the other 2 entrances, 1 entrance provides step-free access (accessible entrance) via a ramp with a gradient of 3.6%.
  • The entrances are all signed as 'Princeton University Press'.
  • The accessible entrance off Shapiro Walk gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • The entrance on William Street to the north of the building has stepped access with 2 sets of manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to all circulation areas of the building, however, there are some ramps within the building.
  • On level 1, there is a ramp up into the William Street entrance lobby from the accessible entrance. The ramp has a gradient of 10%.
    There is a ramp down into the corridor to the west of this lobby. The ramp has a gradient of 5%.
    There is also a ramp down into the corridor to the east of this foyer. The ramp has a gradient of 10%, however this can be bypassed by a ramp leading up into the same corridor located in the eastern wing of the building. This ramp also has a gradient of 10%.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are mainly carpet, with stone slabs in the William Street entrance lobby. The stone slabs have a shiny finish.
  • There is a resting area in the William Street entrance lobby with a mixture of seating.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located in the center of the building on level 1.
  • 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 in the center of the building on level 1.
  • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located in the centre of the building on level 1.

Parking (Lot 13)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the side of the Princeton University Press building, off William Street.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is Princeton University Press.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 10 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 4in x 20ft (253cm x 610cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (160cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 141yd 3in (129m) from the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Standard on-street parking is available on William Street.
      Parking is metered Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 1pm-8pm.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the south of the building, off Shapiro Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 12in (152cm).
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 3in (39cm).
  • 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 (106cm).
  • 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 3ft 4in (102cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There is a second manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The second door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The second door has a high color contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 31yd 2ft (29m) from the accessible entrance.
    • 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 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 low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 7in (79cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 4ft 11in (151cm x 151cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 11in x 2ft 10in (151cm x 87cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl 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 toilet seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (50cm) 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 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 one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 9in (174cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.