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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.
Elevator:
There is no access to upper levels. The only access to the lower level is the lift.
Fire Sprinklers:
None
Areas of Rescue Assistance:
None
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.
Parking:
Closest accessible parking is located in north University Center lot.
Barriers:
Stairway handrails are non-compliant.
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.
Elevator:
None
Fire Sprinklers:
None
Areas of Rescue Assistance:
None
Accessible Restrooms:
None
Parking:
Accessible parking in north University Center lot
Barriers:
No automatic door opener.