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High-rise site: what's the backup plan if the service elevator is reserved?

Hector V.asked 2 viewsConstruction & Job SitesHigh rise unitService visitVacuum truckService frequencyTruck access

We're 14 weeks into a 20-story tower. The crew is 45 to 50 people daily. I have one standard portable toilet and one ADA-compliant portable toilet lifted to the 20th floor by crane. The service elevator is constantly reserved for materials, steel, and drywall. My rental company schedules pumping every Tuesday, but last week they couldn't get access. The driver waited 20 minutes and left. Now the unit is nearly full and the crew is complaining. I can't move it to the ground because the crane is on another task. What's the backup plan when the elevator is booked? Do I need to schedule a specific elevator time slot with the GC, or is there a way to get the driver up there without the service car?

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Marcus B.Chicago, IL

The backup plan is to schedule a dedicated elevator time slot with the GC and confirm it with the rental company before each service visit. A missed service usually gets billed, and a full unit disrupts work. For 45 to 50 workers, OSHA 1926.51 requires two units minimum, you meet that with one standard and one ADA-compliant unit, but weekly service is critical. If the elevator is unreliable, consider adding a ground-level cluster for breaks or emergencies. Some sites use a high-rise unit with a smaller footprint if elevator space is tight, but that doesn't solve access. Communicate the elevator schedule to the driver in advance; waiting 20 minutes is standard before they leave. Blocked access costs you downtime and extra service fees.

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