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OSHA 1926.51: 110 workers, how many toilets and urinals?

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OSHA 1926.51(c) requires one toilet and one urinal for every 40 workers on a construction site with 110 employees. For 110 workers, you need three toilets and three urinals to comply. The standard is clear: 20 to 199 workers need one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers. Round up to the next whole number, so 110 ÷ 40 = 2.75, meaning three of each. Mobile crews with immediate access to off-site facilities are exempt, but if your crew is on-site all day, you must provide these units.

Unit types and placement: Use standard portable toilets for the base count. Add an ADA-compliant portable toilet if you cluster units, as the ADA 5 percent cluster rule applies. Place them on level ground with truck access for weekly service. For long-term sites, consider a restroom trailer if you have power and water hookups, but it still counts toward the toilet count.

Service and compliance: Schedule weekly service visits for pumping and cleaning. In heat or heavy use, increase frequency. Use staking and tie-downs to secure units against wind. Document your setup and service logs to avoid fines during inspections.

Post your site specifics, crew count, duration, ground conditions, for more tailored advice.

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Marcus B.Chicago, IL

OSHA 1926.51(c) requires three toilets and three urinals for 110 workers on a construction site. The standard specifies one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for sites with 20 to 199 employees, and you round up fractions, so 110 ÷ 40 = 2.75 becomes three of each. Mobile crews with immediate access to off-site facilities are exempt, but if your crew is on-site all day, you must provide these units.

Use standard portable toilets for the base count. Add an ADA-compliant portable toilet if you cluster units, as the ADA 5 percent cluster rule applies. Place them on level ground with truck access for weekly service visits. For long-term sites, a restroom trailer counts toward the toilet count but needs power and water hookups.

Schedule weekly service for pumping, cleaning, and restocking. Increase service frequency in heat or with heavy use. Secure units with staking and tie-downs. Document your setup and service logs for OSHA compliance.

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