Access Guide
About
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- The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
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- Princeton University Store is a small building with 3 floor levels.
- There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways within the building.
- The floor names are signed as Lower Level, Level 1 and Level 2.
- The building shares its facilities with the Undergraduate Admission Information Center on Level 1-2 and the Center for Career Development on Level 2.
Getting Inside
- There is a level approach followed by a slope to the main entrance of the store from Blair Walk.
There is a slope on the approach to the store entrance from Lockhart Hall.
The approach to the building is stepped or step-free via a slope from the on-street parking off University Place via an accessible route to the left of the store. - Princeton University Store has 2 entrances, 1 entrance is off University Place and 1 entrance is off Blair Walk.
The entrance off Blair Walk proves step-free access via a slope that is slightly uneven (accessible entrance). - The entrances are not differentiated via signage, however the accessible entrance door has pictorial signage to show that it is the accessible entrance.
- The accessible entrance has a slope and automatic doors that are push plate activated.
The entrance gives access to Level 1 of the University Store and there is step-free level access to the restrooms with adaptations and the elevator from this entrance.
You can access the Lower Level and Level 2 via elevator using this entrance. - The entrance at the rear of the store off University Place has stepped access with manual doors.
This entrance gives access to the stairway in between Level 1 and Level 2 of the building.
There is signage at this entrance indicating the accessible route to the front of the store via a side path on the left.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access along all circulation routes via elevator to all levels of the store and the facilities within the building.
- There is an internal corridor with step-free level access that links the Princeton University Store to the Undergraduate Admissions Center.
- Floor surfaces along the circulation routes on Level 1 of the store are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
The floor surfaces on the Lower Level of the store are carpeted. - There is wayfinding signage in the aisles and at the stairways to indicate what level you are on.
There is wayfinding signage to find the restroom facilities and there is signage in front of the elevator. - The aisle widths on Level 1 of the store range between 39in (100cm) and 66 (170cm) wide.
The aisle widths on the Lower Level of Princeton University Store range between 36in (92cm) and 66in (170cm) wide and there is a 59in (152cm) x 59in (152cm) turning space in the centre of the aisles on the Lower Level.
Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available
- There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
- Restrooms with adaptations are located in the link corridor between the Princeton University Store and the Undergraduate Admissions Center.
- The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
- Step-free shared restrooms are located within the restrooms with adaptations.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the shared restroom with adaptations on Level 1.
Parking
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- On-street metered standard parking is available along University Place.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Blair Walk.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Princeton University Store.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The ramp has a gradient of 1:18.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
- The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
- There is a raised threshold at the opening.
- The door has a low color contrast.
- There are 4 single entrance doors next to each other.
3 are manual and there is one automatic accessible door which is located on the far left. - There is a second automatic door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
- The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (79cm).
- There is a raised threshold at the opening.
- The second door has a low color contrast.
- There are 4 single second doors next to each other.
3 are manual and there is 1 automatic accessible door which is located on the far right.
Elevator
- The elevator is located ahead and to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 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 tactile markings and 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 10in (170cm x 148cm).
- The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high color contrast.
- The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
Stairway (Level 1 to Lower Level)
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are Level 1 and Lower Level.
- There are 17 steps between floors.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
- Lighting levels are even.
Stairway (Level 1 to Level 2 - Careers Centre)
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are Level 1 and Level 2.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- 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 7in (17cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (34cm).
- Lighting levels are even.
Counter (Lower Level - Pequod Printing)
- There is step-free level access via lift to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 3ft 6in (107cm).
- There are screens at the counter.
- There is background noise.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- Lighting levels are even.
Counter (Level 1 - Store Checkouts)
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 3ft 6in (107cm).
- The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
- There is background noise.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels are even.
Counter (Level 1 - Member Checkout)
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 2ft 10in (86cm).
- There is a touchscreen at a height of 4ft 1in (125cm) available.
- There is background noise.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels are even.
Counter (Level 1 - Starbucks Self-Service)
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 2ft 11in (88cm).
- There is a touchscreen at a height of 5ft 3in (161cm) available.
- There is background noise.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels are even.
Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The restroom surveyed is approximately 16yd 1ft (15m) from the 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 high color contrast.
- The door is easy 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 high color contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The overall dimensions are 7ft 10in x 7ft 7in (239cm x 232cm).
- The turning space dimensions are 5ft 12in x 6ft 3in (182cm x 190cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 5ft 12in (182cm) (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.
- 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 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 9in (85cm) 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 11in (120cm) 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 4ft 1in (125cm) from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- The stall has a wastebasket.
- There are two coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 3ft 10in and 4ft 12in (118cm and 152cm) from the floor.
- The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 3ft 2in (97cm) from the floor.
- There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are even.