How many portable toilets does my job site need?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets minimums based on worker count. For 20 workers or fewer, you need one toilet facility. From 20 to 40 workers, add one urinal. At 200 workers or more, the ratio tightens to one toilet seat and one urinal per 50 workers. The rule assumes a standard work week. If your crew works nights or split shifts, you may need more units. Event planners often add 25 percent extra for peak hours. A standard porta potty rental works for most construction jobs in Clovis. Call us to discuss your headcount and schedule.
What does service include?
Clovis Porta Pros visits once weekly to pump out the tank, supply toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and restock the soap dispenser. This baseline service follows ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, which covers up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Heavier use needs twice-weekly service. Event rentals include a delivery fee, a weekly service fee, and a pickup fee. Restroom trailers run higher because they hold more waste and include flushing toilets and sinks. Septic pumping works differently: residential tanks get pumped every 3 to 5 years regardless of weekly visits, depending on tank size and household size.
What if I need ADA accessible units?
ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that where single-user portable toilet units cluster, at least 5 percent of them, and never fewer than one, must be accessible. An accessible unit has a 60 inch diameter turning circle (ADA Standards 304.3.1), a 36 inch minimum clear entry route (ADA Standards 403.5.1), and a 32 inch minimum clear door opening (ADA Standards 404.2.3). ADA accessible porta potties cost $120 to $400 per week and must sit on stable, firm, slip-resistant ground per ADA Standards 302.1. In Clovis, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city. We handle setup and placement compliance.
What can't I put in a roll-off dumpster?
Dumpster rentals accept construction debris, yard waste, and general refuse. Hazardous materials don't go in: no asbestos, freon, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paint thinners, motor oil, propane tanks or pesticides. No tires, no appliances, no electronics without special fee. Check local waste codes before disposal. Overloading past the weight limit costs extra. A 20 yard dumpster works for most residential renovations. Commercial jobs often need a 40 yard dumpster. Let us know what you're throwing out and we'll quote you right.
When do I pump my septic tank?
A residential septic tank typically gets pumped every 3 to 5 years driven by tank size and household size. Don't wait for signs of failure. Pumping on schedule costs less than a backed-up system. Grease traps pump when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. That's usually annual or twice a year in kitchens with heavy cooking. Septic pumping service in Clovis runs $150 to $300 per visit. If you rent a holding tank during renovation, we pump that too.
Do I need a handwashing station on site?
Yes. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water in all work areas. When employees apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires washing facilities with soap and towels or a hand dryer. Hand sanitizer does not satisfy that requirement. A portable sink rental connects to your water supply or holds 25 gallons. Handwashing station rental also means someone pumps and refills it weekly. Agricultural work has its own rules: OSHA 1928.110 requires one handwashing facility per 20 hand-labor employees within a quarter mile walk.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe units?
A standard portable toilet is about 44 by 48 inches and stands 92 inches tall. It has a manual flush, basic ventilation, and a 60 to 70 gallon tank. A deluxe flushable porta potty adds a foot pump or hand crank flush, better lighting, a larger mirror and a lower-odor tank treatment. Deluxe rentals cost more per day, $85 to $1,200 depending on duration, but most customers find them worth it on longer jobs. Both types include weekly service.
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