What is a wheelchair-accessible (ADA) porta potty?
A wheelchair-accessible porta potty is a larger portable toilet with a ground-level entry, a wide door, grab bars and a 60-inch turning space inside. The footprint is about 7.5 by 7.5 feet. Our units are built to ADA design guidelines from the manufacturer; confirm your event’s needs with your venue.
- Entry
- Ground level, no step
- Door
- Wide door for a wheelchair
- Inside
- Grab bars, toilet seat, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
- Turning space
- Sized for a 60-inch wheelchair turning circle
- Footprint
- About 7.5 ft × 7.5 ft (typical)
- Hookups
- None
- Book ahead
- 7–10 days; limited stock
How many ADA porta potties does my event need?
The 2010 ADA Standards §213.2 say that when portable toilets are grouped in one cluster, at least 5% of the units, and no fewer than 1, must be accessible. A cluster of 20 units needs 1 accessible unit. A cluster of 21 to 40 units needs 2. Each separate cluster needs its own.
| Units in one cluster | Minimum accessible units (5%, at least 1) | What we suggest |
|---|---|---|
| 1–20 | 1 | 1, placed closest to parking |
| 21–40 | 2 | 2; 3 if many older guests |
| 41–60 | 3 | 3, split between clusters |
| 61–80 | 4 | 4 or more |
| 81–100 | 5 | 5 or more |
Read the rule in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (section 213.2 covers toilet rooms; section 304 covers the 60-inch turning space). The U.S. Access Board ADA guide explains each section in plain words.
Is the legal minimum enough, or should I rent more?
The legal minimum is 5% of each cluster, but we suggest at least 1 accessible unit at every event with older guests, even a 30-person family party. Wheelchair users, walker users and parents with strollers all use the accessible unit. At church events and reunions, 1 extra accessible unit shortens the line.
| Event | Legal minimum (one cluster) | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard party, 2 units | Confirm with your venue | 1 if any guest uses a wheelchair or walker |
| Church festival, 10 units | 1 | 2 — older guests and strollers |
| Festival, 30 units in 2 clusters | 1 per cluster (2) | 2 per cluster (4) |
| Job site, 3 units | Ask your project manager | 1 if a worker needs it |
Ask your venue, or check our Edinburg event permit and restroom guide.
Reserve an accessible unit 7–10 days out
Accessible units are limited. Call with your date now and we’ll hold one for your event before the weekend fills.
Where should an ADA porta potty be placed?
Place a wheelchair-accessible porta potty on firm, level ground such as concrete, asphalt, packed gravel or short dry grass. The accessible unit needs about 7.5 by 7.5 feet plus a clear path to the door. Avoid soft mud, slopes and curbs. Put the unit closest to parking or the main walkway.
- Find firm, level groundA wheelchair cannot roll on soft sand or wet grass. A driveway or parking lot is best.
- Leave a clear routeKeep a smooth, wide path from parking to the door with no steps or curbs.
- Leave room at the doorKeep chairs, coolers and tent stakes away from the door area.
- Mark itWe can place the unit at the end of a row so it is easy to find.
How far ahead should I book a wheelchair-accessible unit?
Book a wheelchair-accessible porta potty 7 to 10 days before your event. Brian Rental Works keeps fewer accessible units than standard units, and holiday weekends sell out first. For Fiesta Edinburg, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day, call 2 weeks or more ahead to be safe.
Weekend events get Friday delivery and Monday pickup at the event rate. See special event restroom rentals and festival porta potty planning for full event setups.
How is an accessible unit cleaned and serviced?
Every wheelchair-accessible unit arrives pumped, sanitized and stocked with toilet paper and sanitizer. Long-term accessible rentals get 1 service visit per week, included. Each visit pumps the tank, cleans the grab bars and floor, deodorizes and restocks. Multi-day events can add mid-event service visits.