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What's the OSHA rule for a 75-worker solar farm spread over 60 acres?

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OSHA 1926.51(c) requires one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for a 75-worker construction crew, regardless of site size or crew dispersion. You need two standard units and one ADA-compliant unit to meet the standard and the ADA 5 percent cluster rule. The rule does not specify placement, only the minimum number of fixtures.

Placement for dispersed crews
Cluster the units for service efficiency. Scattering them across 60 acres increases delivery fees and complicates truck access. Put them near the main entrance, break area or where the crew congregates. If the crew is truly mobile with vehicles, the transportation exemption might apply, but solar farms rarely qualify.

Service and site conditions
Weekly service visits are standard. Ensure level ground and clear access for the vacuum truck. On rough terrain, specify a truck with all-wheel drive. Use staking and tie-downs if the site is windy.

Post your site map or crew distribution if you need help deciding where to put them.

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Deb K.Akron, OH

OSHA 1926.51(c) requires one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for a 75-worker construction crew, regardless of site size or crew dispersion. You need two standard units and one ADA-compliant unit to meet the standard and the ADA 5 percent cluster rule. The rule does not specify placement, only the minimum number of fixtures.

Cluster the units for service efficiency. Scattering them across 60 acres increases delivery fees and complicates truck access. Put them near the main entrance, break area or where the crew congregates. If the crew is truly mobile with vehicles, the transportation exemption might apply, but solar farms rarely qualify.

Weekly service visits are standard. Ensure level ground and clear access for the vacuum truck. On rough terrain, specify a truck with all-wheel drive. Use staking and tie-downs if the site is windy.

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