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50-person film crew, 12-hour days: how many units?

Nina R.asked 0 viewsHow Many UnitsUnits per personService frequencyLong term rentalCrew sizeRestroom trailer

We're scouting locations for a 12-day indie film shoot with a 50-person crew. The days run 12 hours, craft services will be on site, and the ground is uneven grass in a field. The truck access is clear for delivery and service. I know long hours mean heavy use, and I don't want bathroom breaks to cause production delays. Should I stick with standard units for the crew, or would a restroom trailer be worth it for comfort? How many units total, and what's the minimum service frequency to keep things running smoothly?

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Hector V.Phoenix, AZ

Order two standard portable toilets and one ADA-compliant portable toilet for a 50-person film crew working 12-hour days. The OSHA 1926.51 construction standard requires one toilet per 20 workers, so two units meet the minimum. Add the ADA-compliant portable toilet to comply with the ADA 5 percent cluster rule since you have a cluster. A restroom trailer provides more comfort but needs level ground, a generator, and fresh water hookups, which may not suit an uneven field. For heavy use over 12 hours, service the units twice weekly. Weekly service is the norm, but long hours, craft services, and 50 people will fill the holding tanks faster. More frequent service prevents overflows and odors. The rental cost depends on unit type, service frequency, and duration. Standard units cost less to rent and service than a restroom trailer.

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