Portable restroom rentals can pose a particularly challenging issue for inclusion and access for many event planners. When renting one or more of these facilities for your event, you must be aware of the laws governing accessibility for people with disabilities. This not only protects you from any fines but also guarantees that all of your visitors may use your facilities.
You must adhere to a few straightforward guidelines when choosing your toilets to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. A few recommended practices will ensure that your visitors can use your bathrooms without any trouble and make sure your rental units comply with these regulations.
What Is a Portable ADA Restroom?
ADA-compliant units for portable bathrooms must adhere to a number of strict requirements. These requirements specify the basic layout of the doors, the quantity of internal space, and the availability of grab handles and other mobility-enhancing elements. Although designs might differ between units, they must adhere to all ADA minimum requirements.
It should be noted that these units are not just conventional portable stalls. If they fulfill all other requirements and have the required accessible measures for entrance, they are considered an ADA restroom trailer.
Do You Need ADA Portable Restrooms?
For any eligible public event, the response to this question will often be “yes.” Keep in mind that this criterion will apply only if you currently provide restrooms. You are not obligated to have an ADA-compliant unit, including an ADA restroom trailer, at your event if there are no other portable bathrooms already present. These restrictions do not apply to private people who conduct gatherings for friends and family in an area that is not accessible to the general public.