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Restrooms Needed for my Event|  Job Site Restroom Regulations  |  Handicap Restroom Regulations

10/25/2021

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Restroom Regulations

The first thing to consider is what type of site or event will the mobile toilets be needed. The needs of a construction site and a wedding are quite different. There are National Labor Regulations and OSHA guidelines that will affect the number of porta potties required on a job site. While all events, venues, and business sites will be responsible to meet American Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. We can help determine the type of porta potty needed for a wedding, venue, festival, or work site. Remember that for events where food, beverages, or alcohol is served, as a rule of thumb a minimum of 25% more toilets are required, due to more frequent use.

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According to the ADA all venues, businesses, and event hosts are responsible for ensuring that their sites comply with all ADA guidelines. In doing so. they must ensure all buildings and facilities have proper access for all individuals on the site. Included in this act is the use of porta potties for all venues and events which are outdoors. Below is an overview of ADA guidelines regarding restrooms to help ensure your event or business is in compliance

ADA HANDICAP COMPLIANT RESTROOM REGULATION

ADA HANDICAP COMPLIANT RESTROOM REGULATION | INTERIOR SIZE & FEATURES REQUIRED
ADA-compliant mobile toilets must have a large enough interior to allow a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn. This requires a width of approximately 60 inches. In addition, handrails must be mounted on the interior walls of the mobile toilet allowing safe mobility for all disabled users while inside the mobile toilet
ADA HANDICAP COMPLIANT RESTROOM REGULATION | ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The location of the ADA-compliant mobile toilet must be such that it is easily accessible for those in a wheelchair. Or those who have difficulty moving or walking. Placement should preferably be where the ground is flat and level or a very slight incline is acceptable. Avoid placement on a steep incline or hill and never place at the top steps, which would be far too difficult if not impossible for handicapped users to access. The ground leading to the entrance must be flat and a ramp for wheelchair access must be provided if it is not.
PERCENTAGE OF ADA HANDICAP COMPLIANT RESTROOM REQUITED
All Open to public events and venues are required to have a minimum of one ADA-compliant Handicap restroom for every 20 restrooms at the site as well each separate location of restrooms must contain at least one Handicap restroom. This means that if all restrooms at an event are at one location, then you need one handicap for every 20 restrooms. However, if the event has restrooms at multiple locations, then each location must have at least one handicapped restroom. All Handicap restrooms must be ADA compliant, and they must all have the international symbol marking them as Handicap accessible restroom so that it is easily recognizable when trying to locate.

RESTROOMS NEEDED FOR AN EVENT

Determining the number of Porta Potties or restrooms that you will need for an event will require two pieces of information, the length of the event and the number of guests attending the event. Table 1 has been included as a guideline for events that have between 50 and 5000 guests and for events from 1 to 9 hours in length. The data in the table is for events at which alcohol is not served.

Additionally, you should expect the number of times the restroom requires cleaning to increase as the length of the event increases. During the pandemic, we recommend portable restrooms be cleaned hourly to minimize exposure to pathogens for users and help reduce the spread of  COVID-19.

Events, where alcohol is served, will naturally result in more frequent trips to the bathroom for the guest that are drinking. The general rule is to increase the numbers required for the event by 25% when Alcohol is being served. Additionally, you may need to clean the portable toilets more frequently as well.
TABLE 1: NUMBER OF TOILETS NEEDED  FOR  X = NUMBER OF HOURS  AND  Y = NUMBER OF USERS
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TABLE 1 : RESTROOMS NEEDED FOR AN EVENT* LASTING X HOURS AND Y NUMBER OF GUEST
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* NOTE- THE NUMBER OF RESTROOMS SHOULD BE INCREASED BY 25% WHEN ALCOHOL IS SERVED AT THE EVENT                 
Whether its your first time renting a portable toilet or your a pro, our specialist will make is a quick and easy process and will ensure you get the correct type and number of portable toilets for you job site, event or venue. Just Give Us a Call Today at 775-204-4555


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2 Comments
Jessie Holloway link
12/22/2022 05:51:50 pm

I love how you talk about how each event requires different accommodations for restrooms and such. My friend is getting married soon and since it'll be an outdoor wedding he wants to rent some portable toilets to help ensure his guests are comfortable. We've been looking into finding a company he can rent from when he needs them.

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Iris Smith link
12/22/2022 08:58:52 pm

We appreciate you mentioning that a wheelchair-accessible location is required for ADA-compliant mobile restrooms. My sister is getting married in a public park. She wanted to hire a portable toilet. I'll advise her to place the porta-potty in an accessible location for wheelchair users. 

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