Can a delivery truck place a porta potty on a sloped driveway?
We're gutting our only bathroom for a month, so I rented a standard portable toilet for the driveway. The rental company asked about level ground and…
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Ray M. replied
Questions tagged “Placement”
280 questions across all categories.
280 questions
Can porta potties be placed on a grassy area for a Saturday wedding?
I'm planning my wedding for next spring on my parents' property in Charleston. It's a Saturday event with 140 guests, a tent, a band, and a catered…
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Kim S. replied
Porta potty for a 6-month garage build in rainy Seattle.
We're starting a six-month project to convert our detached garage into an ADU, and I need to rent a portable toilet for the crew. There will be a…
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Ray M. replied
Narrow driveway: Will the service truck still be able to pump our porta potty?
We're gutting our only bathroom and have a standard portable toilet on our driveway for the next six weeks. The driveway is narrow, maybe 10 feet…
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Jake W. replied
Our site has a 10% grade. Can a vacuum truck still pump the unit?
We're setting up a standard portable toilet for a small crew of five working on our house remodel for the next month. The only flat spot on our…
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Luis A. replied
Service truck access: what if our driveway is too steep for the vacuum truck?
We're gutting our only bathroom for a full remodel, so I rented a standard portable toilet for the driveway. The rental company asked about truck…
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Owen G. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to two porta potties on a sidewalk?
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two portable toilets placed on a sidewalk. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where…
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Hector V. replied
Construction site locked after hours: leave unit outside or give code?
Got a 40-man crew on a 6-month commercial build. We have a cluster of four standard units and one ADA-compliant unit on-site. The gate gets locked…
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Tyler R. replied
City right-of-way permit: can we place a porta potty on the sidewalk for a renovation?
We're starting a three-month renovation on our 1920s bungalow here in Portland, and our only bathroom is getting gutted. Our house has a tiny front…
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Hector V. replied
Can a porta potty be serviced if it's on a wooden deck?
I'm renting a standard portable toilet for our bathroom renovation, which is scheduled to last about six weeks. The only spot I can put it is on our…
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Jake W. replied
Drywall crew of 12 on a house remodel: does OSHA want a separate handwash station, or is the sanitizer on the unit enough? ✓ Solved
OSHA 1926.51 requires a separate handwash station with water for a 12-person drywall crew, not just a hand sanitizer dispenser on the unit. The…
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Jake W. replied
Can a restroom trailer be serviced if it's on a wooden deck?
We're getting married next spring at a private property with a beautiful wooden deck overlooking the lake. It's the perfect spot for our 140 guests…
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Jules T. replied
October 2026 wedding: can we put a porta potty on a gravel driveway?
We're planning an October 2026 backyard wedding for about 140 guests, with a tent, dinner service, and an open bar. The event will run from afternoon…
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Nina R. replied
What's the weight of a fully serviced deluxe flushing unit?
We're hosting my sister's wedding in our backyard next month. The only flat space for a portable toilet is our wooden deck, which is about 4 feet off…
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Ray M. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to three porta potties in a park?
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to three portable toilets in a park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to two units on a public sidewalk?
The ADA cluster rule applies to any cluster of portable toilets on a public sidewalk, so two units trigger the requirement for an accessible unit.…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
What's the most unusual porta potty placement you've seen?
I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years, servicing construction sites, fairs and farms. I see a lot of creative placements. Last summer, I…
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Luis A. replied
Roof tear-off on a narrow lot: where do we put the porta potty so it isn't under falling shingles? ✓ Solved
Ray's right about the front lawn, but check your city's right-of-way rules first. Some require a permit if the unit sits on the sidewalk strip.…
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Hector V. replied
Hunting camp porta potty: will animals chew on the plastic or vents?
Setting up a hunting camp for the fall season and need a portable toilet for about six guys over a month. We're in bear country, and I've seen…
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Sam O. replied
Bass tournament at a county boat ramp with about 100 people: where do porta potties go when the lot fills with trailers? ✓ Solved
Brooke's count is light for a 10-hour event with a concentrated crowd. The planning guideline starts at one unit per 50 people for four hours, so for…
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Owen G. replied
Porta potty for a 6-month garage build. Winter is coming.
I am adding a two-car detached garage and the builder says it will take about six months, right through our wet Oregon winter. I rented a standard…
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Marcus B. replied
Driver says our gravel driveway is too soft. What's the minimum ground bearing?
Last week the vacuum truck got stuck in the gravel on our driveway when the driver came for the service visit. He said the ground was too soft to…
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Luis A. replied
Missed service because a dumpster blocked the unit: Who pays?
We have a standard portable toilet on our driveway for a bathroom renovation. The rental company comes every Tuesday morning for the service visit.…
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Luis A. replied
Backyard wedding for 100 guests: where to place porta potties to avoid lines?
We're having our wedding in our backyard next month with 100 guests, a catered dinner and an open bar. The party will run from 4pm to midnight. Our…
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Owen G. replied
What happens if a porta potty tips over in high winds?
We have a construction site on the lakefront with consistent high winds. We have three standard portable toilets and one ADA-compliant unit, all…
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Owen G. replied