Natural Sciences

(See also, Natural Science Annex, Below)

Abbreviation: NS

Built 1919

Inaccessible

Natural Sciences is located west of the University Center.

Accessible Entrance:
The accessible entrance to Natural Sciences is located at the southeast end of the building between Natural Sciences and the Natural Science Annex. There is an automatic door to the breezeway between the two buildings. Inside the breezeway, an automatic door located to the right, opens onto an interior stairway landing where a retrofitted "PorchLift" is installed. There is no phone at the lift. Lift requires ability to open and close gate and operate mechanism to engage lift.
Fire Sprinklers:
None
Area of Rescue Assistance:
None
Elevator:
There is no access to upper levels. The only access to the lower level is the lift.
Accessible Restrooms:
Women's restroom is located on the north end of the lower level in stairwell. Getting to the restroom requires moving through a crash door. There is a round doorknob on the reverse side of the door.
Men's restroom is located at center of lower level in stairwell. This also requires moving through crash door with a round doorknob on reverse side.
Barriers:
Stairway handrails are non-compliant.
Parking:
Closest accessible parking is located in north University Center lot.
Programs in this building:
DBS Herbarium NS 302
Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit NS 205
Wildlife Spatial Anallysis Lab NS 313

Natural Science Annex

Abbreviation: NS

Built 1938

Partially Accessible

Accessible Entrance:
The accessible entrance to the Natural Science Annex is located at the northeast end of the building. There is an automatic door to the breezeway located between the Annex and the Natural Science building. Inside the breezeway, a door located to the left opens into the Annex. The door to the Annex is not automatic and requires the ability to operate a round doorknob.
Fire Sprinklers:
None
Area of Rescue Assistance:
None
Elevator:
None
Accessible Restrooms:
None
Parking:
Accessible parking in north University Center lot.
Barriers:
No automatic door opener.
Explanation of Accessibility Terminology
Accessible:
Building meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Building may not be barrier-free.
Partially Accessible:
Building does not fully meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Accessibility varies significantly from building to building and may be limited to lower or ground floors only.
Inaccessible:
Building does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and may be inaccessible by people with disabilities.
Area of Rescue Assistance:
An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
Buildings equipped with automatic sprinkler systems may not have areas of rescue assistance.
Please report any barriers to access you encounter at The University of Montana.
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