Handicap accessible
Wheelchair-Accessible (ADA) Porta Potty Rental
Our wheelchair-accessible unit has a ground-level floor, a wide door, grab bars and room inside to turn a wheelchair. Events in Pennsylvania often need at least one.
- Delivery areaLancaster County and our full service area. Check your ZIP.
- ArrivalSame day by 12 pm when a unit is in the yard. For events, book 1 to 2 weeks ahead.
- Which unitPlan at least 1 accessible unit per cluster, and 5% of all units per ADA §213.2.
- CleaningArrives clean and stocked. On job sites: pumped, cleaned and restocked weekly.
- Full costFrom $215 per event or $205 per 28-day cycle. Quote lists unit, delivery, service and tax.
Written by Craig, owner of Craig Rental Works. Updated .
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How big is a wheelchair-accessible porta potty?
A wheelchair-accessible porta potty is about 7.5 feet wide and 7.5 feet deep, about 3 times the floor area of a standard unit. The accessible unit has a ground-level floor, a door about 36 inches wide, grab bars beside the seat and enough open floor for a 60-inch turning circle.
- Footprint
- About 88 x 88 in. (7.5 x 7.5 ft)
- Height
- About 90 in.
- Door opening
- About 36 in. wide
- Floor
- Ground level, no step
- Turning space
- 60-in. diameter circle inside
- Grab bars
- Beside and behind the seat
- Waste tank
- About 60 gallons
- Empty weight
- About 300 lb
- Delivery
- Flatbed; needs a level 9 x 9 ft spot
- Labeling
- Wheelchair-accessible per manufacturer
We call these units wheelchair-accessible, the way the manufacturer does. Whether an event setup meets ADA rules depends on placement, the route to the unit and the site. Ask your venue or permit office to confirm.
How many accessible porta potties does an event need?
The 2010 ADA Standards, section 213.2, say at least 5% of portable toilets in each cluster must be accessible, and never fewer than 1. An event with 10 units in one spot needs at least 1 accessible unit. An event with 30 units in one cluster needs at least 2.
That is the legal minimum. Our recommendation: put 1 accessible unit at every cluster, even small ones, because parents with strollers and older guests use them too. Read ADA §213 at the U.S. Access Board.
Need an accessible unit for a church event, reunion or festival? Call; we reserve them by date.
Call (717) 210-4414Where should an accessible porta potty be placed?
Place an accessible porta potty on firm, level ground with a smooth route from parking and seating. Gravel, thick grass and slopes make the route hard for wheelchairs. A paved path, a parking lot edge or plywood over lawn works best. The door should open onto a flat area at least 5 feet deep.
Tell us about the route when you book. Our driver sets the unit level and checks that the door swings clear.
Do construction sites need an accessible unit?
Construction sites need an accessible unit when a worker who uses a wheelchair or mobility aid is on the crew, or when the public uses the toilets. OSHA 1926.51 sets the toilet count; it does not set an accessibility count. Many public projects and schools ask for 1 accessible unit per site.
The accessible unit also helps crews: it fits a worker in a harness or bulky gear more easily.
Planning around an older guest or a church crowd? One wheelchair-accessible unit plus one standard unit is the simplest setup. Put the accessible unit closest to the path from parking.
Wheelchair-accessible unit FAQs
Is a handicap porta potty the same as an ADA porta potty?
People use both names for the same thing. We call ours wheelchair-accessible, because whether a setup is ADA-compliant depends on the route and placement, not only the unit.
Can anyone use the accessible unit?
Yes. Anyone can use the accessible unit. It is popular with parents changing kids, older guests and people in costumes or work gear.
Can a wheelchair user reach the handwashing station?
Most handwashing stations have a standard sink height. If a guest needs a lower basin, tell us and we will plan the setup.
Does the accessible unit have a sink?
Most accessible units have hand sanitizer, not a sink. Pair the unit with a handwashing station near the route.
Can the accessible unit go on grass?
Yes, if the grass is firm and level. Soft or sloped lawn makes the route hard for a wheelchair, so we may suggest a driveway or lot edge.
How much space does the delivery truck need?
Accessible units arrive on a flatbed or trailer. We need a clear drive to within about 15 feet of the spot and a level area about 9 by 9 feet.
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Reserve a wheelchair-accessible unit
Tell us the date, the head count and the route from parking. We confirm placement on the call.
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