ADA & Wheelchair-Accessible Porta Potty Rental
A wheelchair-accessible porta potty has a ground-level floor, a wide door, grab bars and enough room inside to turn a wheelchair. Public events need at least one, and many jobsites keep one for crew members who need it.
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What makes a porta potty wheelchair-accessible?
A wheelchair-accessible porta potty has a floor level with the ground, a door wide enough for a wheelchair, grab bars beside the seat and a turning space inside. The 2010 ADA Standards call for a 60-inch diameter turning circle or a T-shaped turning space.
| Spec | Typical for this unit |
|---|---|
| Footprint | About 5 to 7 ft wide and deep, depending on model |
| Height | About 90 in |
| Floor | Ground level, no step |
| Door | Wide, self-closing, with an easy-grip latch |
| Inside | Grab bars, lowered seat height options, turning space, sanitizer |
| Delivery | Needs truck access; will not fit through a standard gate |
About these specs: sizes are typical for this class of unit. Exact models vary by fleet; ask for the spec sheet of the unit going to your site if a tight gate or a permit form needs exact numbers.
We describe these units as wheelchair-accessible. Whether a specific model meets a venue's ADA requirement depends on the manufacturer's rating, so ask for the spec sheet if your permit asks.
How many accessible units does an event need?
An event needs at least 5 percent of the porta potties in each cluster to be accessible, and at least one, under section 213.2 of the 2010 ADA Standards. A cluster of 12 units needs 1 accessible unit; a cluster of 21 units needs 2.
Read the rule at the U.S. Access Board. The legal minimum is a floor, and we recommend at least one accessible unit at every public event. Confirm requirements with your venue or permit office.
Where should an accessible unit be placed?
An accessible porta potty should sit on firm, level, hard ground with a clear path from parking and seating, no curbs or deep gravel, and enough space in front of the door to turn a wheelchair. Grass works only when it is dry and flat.
- Keep the approach free of cables, ruts and steps
- Place it at the end of a row, nearest the main path
- Do not lock it for staff only at public events
How much does an accessible porta potty cost?
A wheelchair-accessible porta potty starts at about $325 for an event and about $299 per 28 days on a jobsite with weekly service. Accessible units cost more than standard units because they are larger, heavier and fewer of them are available.
See the full cost guide or plan your event with the event rental page.
Wheelchair-accessible unit: questions renters ask
Is an accessible porta potty the same as an ADA porta potty?
People use both names for the same type of unit. We call it wheelchair-accessible; whether it satisfies a specific ADA requirement depends on the manufacturer's rating and your venue's rules.
How much notice do accessible units need?
Give at least a week of notice for accessible units, because fewer are available than standard units.
Can an accessible unit go in a backyard?
An accessible unit needs truck access or a wide, firm path, because it is too big for a standard gate. Many hosts place it on the driveway.
Do families with young children use accessible units?
Families like accessible units because the extra room fits a parent helping a child, and the floor has no step.
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