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

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We're running a three-week film shoot with a 50-person crew on a rural location. The days are long, 12 hours on set, with lunch catered on site. Breaks are short and staggered, so the restroom situation has to be efficient to avoid production delays. The ground is level grass, and a vacuum truck can park right next to the placement area.

I'm debating between a few standard units and a restroom trailer. The crew will appreciate any comfort we can provide, but the priority is zero downtime. We'll need at least one ADA-compliant unit to meet the ADA 5 percent cluster rule. For a crew this size working these hours, how many total units should I plan for? Is a restroom trailer overkill, or is it worth the investment for crew morale over three weeks?

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Jules T.Sacramento, CA

For a 50-person film crew working 12-hour days, OSHA 1926.51 requires two standard portable toilets and one urinal, or three standard units if urinals aren't used. Add one ADA-compliant unit to meet the ADA 5 percent cluster rule, bringing the total to four units. A restroom trailer is not overkill for a three-week shoot; it provides flushing toilets and sinks, which boost crew morale and reduce perceived wait times during short breaks. The trailer requires level ground and a generator or power hookup, but since your vacuum truck has easy access, servicing is straightforward. Weekly service is standard, but with 12-hour days and catered meals, consider mid-week service to prevent overuse and maintain hygiene. The cost difference between standard units and a trailer reflects the comfort level and reduced servicing needs for trailers, which have larger holding tanks. Prioritize the ADA unit placement with clear access and signage.

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