OSHA, ADA cluster rules, city special-event permits, right-of-way placement, HOA rules, health department and waste disposal.
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…
We're starting a six-month residential gut rehab in Chicago, and the only spot for a standard portable toilet is on the sidewalk in the public…
The health department rule for the minimum distance between portable toilets and food service areas is typically 100 feet. This is a standard…
I'm bidding a residential gut rehab in Chicago's Lincoln Park and need to put a portable toilet on the sidewalk, which means a city right-of-way…
The permit's 'PSAI compliance' requirement means the portable toilet rental company you hire must follow the Portable Sanitation Association…
The ADA cluster rule does apply to a private wedding on private land if you are inviting the public or if it is a place of public accommodation. The…
ANSI Z4.3 compliant means the portable toilet meets the American National Standard for minimum requirements for nonsewered waste-disposal systems.…
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 matters indirectly for customers renting portable toilets because it sets the minimum design and performance standards that rental units…
I'm hosting a small birthday party in my backyard this weekend, about 15 people for four hours. We'll have food and drinks, including beer and wine.…
The ADA 5 percent cluster rule does not apply to a private company picnic renting three standard portable toilets on private property. The rule…
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…
ANSI Z4.3 is the American National Standard for minimum requirements for nonsewered waste-disposal systems, including portable toilets. The standard…
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to your one-day charity run in a public park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where…
A multi-stall restroom trailer must be accessible if it is the only restroom facility at your festival. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design…
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…
Our church is putting up a tent on the back lot for a three night revival later this month. We figure around 150 people a night, roughly 6:30 to…
I'm organizing a weekend food festival in a city park and got two different answers on porta potty placement from rental companies. One says the…
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two porta potties at a park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple…
ANSI Z4.3 compliance means the portable toilets you rent must meet the American National Standard for minimum requirements for nonsewered…
Yes, a city permit requiring an ADA-compliant portable toilet for a two-unit rental is correct. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design mandate…
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…
ANSI Z4.3 compliance means a portable toilet meets the American National Standard for health, safety, and performance in design, construction, and…
The ADA cluster rule applies to any cluster of portable toilets on a public sidewalk, so two units trigger the requirement for an accessible unit.…
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two portable toilets placed on a sidewalk. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where…
