Directions
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
3106 J. M. Patterson Building (3rd floor)
College Park, MD 20742-3031
301-405-3992
- Proceed south on US 1 from I-95 to Campus Drive (this entrance is referred to as the “North Gate”)
- Make an immediate right (the 1st right) onto Paint Branch Drive (not to be confused with Paint Branch Parkway)
- Continue to the 2nd stop sign
- Make a left and then an immediate right into the Paint Branch Drive Visitor’s Lot
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Parking Validation / Payment Information
Effective July 31, 2009
Effective July 31, 2009, the Paint Branch Drive Visitor’s Lot has a multi-space pay station system.
If you have an appointment in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, your host (faculty or staff member) will provide you with a validation code PRIOR to the time of your visit. You will need this validation code upon arrival at the parking lot.
You will be prompted to enter your space number and the validation code at the multi-space pay station.
If you do not have a validation code, payment will be required at the time of arrival. The rate is $3/hour with a daily maximum of $15. You may pay by cash or credit card.
J. M. Patterson Building
Walking from your car: Exit the lot at the end closest to the Jeong H. Kim Engineering building. Make a right and walk along the driveway, past the Chemical & Nuclear Engineering building (on your left) and the Animal Sciences Building (on your right). JMP will be on your left just past the Chemical/Nuclear building.
The closest entrance is located at the northeast corner of the building, off of parking area KK and the service drive. This entrance is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you enter here, you will be on the ground floor. Proceed along the corridor to the end and make a left; you’ll see the elevator. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and turn right off of the elevator.
If you enter the building via the door on Stadium Drive, go up the stairs, turn left and then make a right and walk along the corridor until you reach the elevator. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and turn right off of the elevator.
If you enter the building via the door on Regents Drive, go up the stairs, turn left and walk along the corridor until you reach the elevator. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and turn right off of the elevator.
Questions? Contact:
Patricia Baker
Program Management Specialist
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
301-405-3992
tricia@umd.edu
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