City permit for single ADA unit at park. Normal?
I'm reviewing a special event permit application for a small farmers market in our city park. The organizer is requesting one ADA-compliant portable…
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153 questions
OSHA 1926.51: 40 workers, one porta potty enough?
OSHA 1926.51(c) requires more than one portable toilet for 40 workers on a construction site. For 20 to 199 workers, the standard mandates one toilet…
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Deb K. replied
Our corn maze closes after Halloween. Do they pump the porta potties before hauling them off, or load them full? ✓ Solved
The driver pumps the tanks on the spot before loading the units. The vacuum truck arrives first to pump the waste, then the flatbed truck loads the…
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Luis A. replied
October 2026 craft fair: 200 attendees, mostly women, 8 hours.
I'm organizing an October 2026 craft fair at a city park with an expected 200 attendees over 8 hours, no alcohol, but food vendors will be present.…
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Lisa G. replied
What factors make a monthly rental rate increase after a year?
We have a 12-month rental for a commercial site with 40 workers. The cluster has three standard units and one ADA-compliant unit on level gravel,…
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Brad L. replied
ADA cluster rule: two porta potties at a small park, need ADA?
Two portable toilets in a park need one ADA-compliant unit if they are clustered together. The ADA cluster rule requires that where multiple…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Our township hall is a polling place on Election Day but the restroom is torn out. Do we need an ADA porta potty? ✓ Solved
Hector is correct that you need an ADA-compliant unit for public access, but you also need a standard unit for the poll workers. The 2010 ADA…
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Jules T. replied
Can a standard porta potty handle a wheelchair user for a 6-week remodel?
We're redoing our only bathroom for six weeks and renting a portable toilet for the family. My dad uses a power wheelchair, and our contractor says a…
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Jules T. replied
What's the most creative solution you've seen for a porta potty on a difficult site?
I've seen some wild setups over nine years driving a vacuum truck. Once, we had to crane a standard portable toilet onto a high-rise construction…
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Luis A. replied
My mom uses a walker. Is a standard porta potty okay for her during our remodel?
We're five weeks into a full bathroom gut at our single-story house. My mom lives with us and uses a walker for stability. I rented a standard…
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Rina K. replied
What is the actual turning space inside an ADA-compliant portable toilet?
An ADA-compliant portable toilet must provide a turning space of 60 inches in diameter or a T-shaped turning space as defined in the 2010 ADA…
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Megan H. replied
Celebration of life at my grandpa's farm this Saturday, about 80 people. Our septic can't take that. One unit or two? ✓ Solved
Rent two portable toilets for this event. One unit will not handle 80 people over five hours with food and coffee, and you need an ADA-compliant unit…
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Brooke L. replied
City is requiring a permit for a single ADA porta potty at a public park. Is that standard?
Yes, a city requiring a permit for a single ADA-compliant portable toilet in a public park is standard practice. The permit ensures compliance with…
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Priya N. replied
October 2026 craft fair: 200 attendees, mostly women, 8-hour day. How many porta potties?
We're planning our October 2026 craft fair in a city park, expecting around 200 attendees over an 8-hour day. The crowd is mostly women, with many…
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Nina R. replied
October 2026 fall wedding in a vineyard: can porta potties be placed on the gravel paths?
We're getting married at a working vineyard next October, a Saturday evening with 120 guests, dinner and wine served under a tent. The rental company…
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Jules T. replied
ADA cluster rule: if we have two clusters at an event, does each need an ADA unit?
Yes, if you have two separate clusters of portable toilets at your festival, each cluster requires its own ADA-compliant portable toilet. The ADA 5…
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Marcus B. replied
How do operators decide on service frequency for a new construction site?
I just signed a contract for a 30-week residential addition project with a crew of ten. The rental company delivered one standard portable toilet and…
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Ray M. replied
City says we need a permit for a single ADA unit at a public park. Is that standard?
Yes, a city permit for a single ADA-compliant portable toilet in a public park is standard procedure in most municipalities. The permit process…
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Marcus B. replied
My mom uses a walker and our only bathroom is getting gutted for 5 weeks. Is a standard porta potty going to work for her? ✓ Solved
No, a standard portable toilet will not work for your mom. You need an ADA-compliant portable toilet. An ADA unit has a wider door, more interior…
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Marcus B. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to two porta potties at a small park?
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two portable toilets at a small park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple…
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Marcus B. replied
What's the actual turning space inside an ADA-compliant portable toilet?
An ADA-compliant portable toilet provides a 60-inch diameter turning space inside, as defined by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design section…
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Ray M. replied
What's the most creative solution you've seen for a porta potty placement on a difficult site?
I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years and I've seen some placements that made me stop and take a picture. One time on a rocky slope for a…
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Priya N. replied
City is requiring a permit for a single ADA porta potty at our park's new picnic area. Is that normal?
Yes, a permit for a single ADA-compliant portable toilet in a permanent park location is normal in most jurisdictions. The permit ensures the unit…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
October 2026 charity gala: 400 guests, black-tie, heavy champagne service. How many restroom trailers?
I'm planning an October 2026 black-tie charity gala for 400 guests, mostly donors expecting a premium experience. The venue is indoor/outdoor with a…
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Hector V. replied
Auctioning my dad's farm equipment on site, maybe 250 people over the day: how many porta potties and where? ✓ Solved
Order four standard units and one ADA unit for your auction. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design require an accessible unit in any cluster of…
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Hector V. replied