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Where to Place a Porta Potty on a Job Site
Good placement means service never gets skipped and the unit never tips.
Where is the best place for a porta potty on a construction site?
The best place for a porta potty on a construction site is on firm, level ground within about 25 feet of where a service truck can park, near the work but outside swing paths, trenches and material drop zones. The door should face away from the street, and 3 feet of clear space should stay in front of it.
How close does the service truck need to get?
The service truck needs to park within about 25 feet of the unit, because the vacuum hose has a limited reach. The truck needs a path about 10 feet wide with 12 feet of overhead clearance. Units moved behind fences, stacked lumber or a new slab can be missed on service day.
- Do not block the unit with dumpsters, pallets or parked trailers.
- Share gate codes and lockbox combinations before service day.
How do you keep a porta potty from tipping?
Keep a porta potty from tipping by setting it on level ground, away from the edge of a slope, and staking or strapping it on open lots. Spring storms in Central Texas bring strong gusts, and an empty unit weighs about 175 pounds. Ask dispatch to strap units on windy lots.
Can a porta potty go in the street?
A porta potty can go in a public street only with city approval. In Temple and most nearby cities, the right-of-way belongs to the city. The driveway apron, the lot itself or a side yard keeps you clear of right-of-way issues.
More on site access and gate codes and construction rentals.
Quick answers: where to place a porta potty on a job site
Can my crew move the porta potty?
Your crew can slide an empty unit a few feet. Never move a unit with waste in the tank; call dispatch for a relocation.
Should the porta potty be in the shade?
Shade cuts odor in summer. Place the unit under open shade, not under trees that drop limbs.
Want dispatch to plan your placement?
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