Is a handicap porta potty the same as ADA-compliant?
Not automatically. A wheelchair-accessible unit provides the wide interior, ground-level floor and grab bars. ADA compliance also depends on where it sits: level ground, an accessible route to the door and clear space outside. That is why Dennis Rental Works calls its PolyJohn Comfort XL wheelchair-accessible, not ADA-compliant.
What do the 2010 ADA Standards require?
Section 213.2 of the 2010 ADA Standards requires that where portable toilet units are provided in clusters, at least 5% of the units in each cluster, and no fewer than one, be accessible. Accessible toilet rooms need a 60-inch diameter turning circle or a T-shaped turning space — a diameter, not a radius.
Source: U.S. Access Board — 2010 ADA Standards. Confirm what applies to your event with your venue or permit office.
What are the dimensions of an accessible unit?
The PolyJohn Comfort XL measures 62 inches wide, 62 inches deep and 91 inches tall, weighs about 240 pounds, and has a door opening about 32 inches wide. PolyJohn lists more than 16 square feet of open floor space. It needs a level pad of at least 6 by 6 feet.
How many accessible units does my event need?
Plan at least 5% of units in each cluster as accessible, and no fewer than one. 10 units = 1 accessible. 21 units = 2 accessible. Dennis Rental Works recommends 1 accessible unit for any event of 100 or more guests, even when not strictly required.
Related questions
Do you have handicap-accessible porta potties? Are they ADA compliant?
Yes. Dennis Rental Works rents the PolyJohn Comfort XL, which PolyJohn describes as a handicap-accessible portable toilet with a ground-level, barrier-free floor. Whether a full setup meets the 2010 ADA Standards also depends on level ground and an accessible route, so we call it wheelchair-accessible, not ADA-compliant.
What are the dimensions of your handicap unit? Will it fit my existing pad?
The PolyJohn Comfort XL measures 62 inches wide, 62 inches deep and 91 inches tall, and weighs about 240 pounds empty. The door opening is about 32 inches wide. A pad at least 6 feet by 6 feet, plus room to approach the door, fits it.
Do I need a handicap porta potty at my event?
Where accessible restrooms are required, the 2010 ADA Standards section 213.2 calls for at least 5% of portable units in each cluster, and no fewer than one, to be accessible. Dennis Rental Works recommends at least 1 accessible unit for any event of 100 or more guests.
How much is a handicap-accessible porta potty?
A wheelchair-accessible unit usually runs about $250–$325 per 28-day cycle with weekly cleaning, or about $250–$375 for a one-weekend event. Delivery and pickup are included in event pricing and added once on jobsite pricing.
