OSHA, ADA cluster rules, city special-event permits, right-of-way placement, HOA rules, health department and waste disposal.
Our food festival in the park just got its special event permit approved. The permit has a note that says 'follow ADA' but doesn't give details.…
Yes, a city permit for a portable toilet on your own property during a remodel is normal in many municipalities, even when the unit is placed…
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to three portable toilets in a park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple…
The ADA does not require a portable toilet at a temporary bus stop. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to permanent facilities and to…
No, the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design do not require a 60-inch turning space inside a single-user portable toilet. The required clear…
The ADA 5 percent cluster rule does not apply to a single portable toilet placed on a public street. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design…
Yes, the city permit office is correct. The ADA cluster rule requires at least one ADA-compliant portable toilet in each cluster of portable toilets…
I'm applying for a right-of-way permit to place a standard unit on the sidewalk for a 16-week commercial building renovation. My crew has 15 people…
We are doing a full gut of our only bathroom in a 1920s Portland bungalow. The contractor set a standard unit on the driveway for the crew and us to…
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two portable toilets placed on a sidewalk. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where…
I'm starting a four-day reroof on an occupied house next week. My crew has six people, working eight-hour days. The homeowner says we can use their…
The ADA cluster rule does not apply to a single portable toilet. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple single-user…
The ADA cluster rule does not apply to a single portable toilet placed alone. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that at least 5…
We're starting a three-month renovation on our 1920s bungalow here in Portland, and our only bathroom is getting gutted. Our house has a tiny front…
My site in Phoenix has a tight footprint for a 12-story office build. We only have room for one portable toilet on level ground with truck access…
No, the ADA cluster rule does not apply to a single portable toilet on a public street. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require at least…
OSHA 1926.51 counts every worker on site, including temporary workers, toward the total for toilet provisioning. You must provision for 45 toilets on…
The ADA cluster rule does not apply to a single portable toilet on private property for a private event. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design…
We're planning a craft beer festival on our 50-acre farm next month. The event runs three days, with about 1,200 guests a day. We've got a mix of…
ANSI Z4.3 compliance means a portable toilet meets the American National Standard for health, safety, and performance in design, construction, and…
I’m helping a friend set up for an outdoor wedding reception on a farm next month. The county health department has already told us we need at least…
Our neighborhood festival is scheduled for late May 2026, and our permit from the city's special events office requires a health department…
Our construction crew of 15 needs a portable toilet for eight weeks while we renovate a storefront. There's zero space on the property, so the only…
The ADA cluster rule applies to a 4-unit rental on private property if the units are clustered for use by the public. A family reunion on a farm…
No, the ADA cluster rule does not apply to a two-unit rental on private property for a family reunion. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design…
