Restroom questions from Memphis organizers and site managers
Most questions fall into four groups: how many units a crowd or crew needs, what heat does to servicing, which state rules apply to the waste, and what construction sanitation asks for.
- Standard units, ADA units, handwash stations and restroom trailers
- Riverfront events, warehouse sites and highway crews
- Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas jobs, each under its own state rules
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Counting units
How many units does a crowd of several thousand need?
There is no single ratio that applies everywhere, and no Memphis event ratio has been published that we can point to. The count depends on the crowd, the hours, the heat and how much food is sold. Give the operator those details and it will set the number.
Do I need an accessible unit?
Usually yes at a public event. Federal guidance suggests a share of accessible units where units are grouped, and the operator will place them to suit the site.
Heat and servicing
Does summer heat change how often units are serviced?
It can. Units in July sun get hotter and fill with odour faster, so long events usually need a mid-day service visit. The schedule is agreed when the booking is made.
What happens if it rains hard?
Low ground around the river and creeks can flood. Ask the operator to place units on the highest firm ground the site allows.
State rules for the waste
Who regulates portable toilet waste in Tennessee?
Tennessee requires anyone who pumps septage, including from portable toilets, to hold an annual permit from the state commissioner. Ask the provider for its permit and check with the state's water division.
Are the rules the same in Mississippi and Arkansas?
No. Mississippi certifies septage pumpers through the state health department, and Arkansas's health department rules cover anyone who pumps portable toilets. The operator confirms the rule for each state.
Construction sanitation
How many toilets does a construction crew need?
Federal rules set counts by crew size at job sites. Check the current figures with the operator and the site's safety officer, since counts depend on the number of workers.
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