Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How many porta potties does OSHA require?
The count depends on crew size, not site size. Under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), a Memphis job with 20 workers or fewer needs 1 toilet facility, full stop. Cross 20 workers and the rule shifts to 1 toilet seat plus 1 urinal per 40 workers, and at 200 or more workers the ratio eases to 1 seat and 1 urinal per 50. That is the federal construction standard, not a general workplace rule. If your crew works indoors in a fixed facility rather than a job site, the applicable standard is 1910.141(c)(1)(i) instead, and the ratios differ. Most Memphis contractors round up rather than land exactly on the line, since crew counts fluctuate week to week. Use our how many porta potties do I need guide to run your own numbers, or start from standard porta potty rental pricing and scale from there. Agricultural operations follow a separate rule, 1928.110, which sets one facility per 20 hand-labor employees within a quarter mile walk. That distance matters for farm crews spread across large acreage outside the city.
What does OSHA say about distance and access?
OSHA does not set a fixed foot distance from work area to toilet on a general construction site, so the practical answer is placement that a crew will actually use. Firm, level, stable ground matters most: ADA Standards 302.1 calls for surfaces that are stable, firm and slip resistant, and that spec is a good baseline even for non-accessible units. If you place an ADA unit, ADA Standards 213.2 requires that where single-user units are clustered, at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one, must be accessible. That accessible unit needs a 32 inch clear door opening under 404.2.3 and a 60 inch turning circle inside per 304.3.1. Our ADA accessible porta potty units are built to that spec. For placement logistics, delivery trucks need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to set it down safely, which rules out tight alleys downtown. Check our porta potty placement guide before you finalize a layout, and see porta potty permit requirements since placement in a public right of way in Memphis needs confirming with the city directly.
Do OSHA rules cover handwashing too?
Handwashing is a separate requirement from toilet counts, and people mix the two up constantly. General potable water access falls under 1926.51(a)(1): an adequate supply of potable water has to be on site, period. That is different from 1926.51(f)(1), which specifically covers washing facilities where workers apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, or handle other harmful contaminants. If your Memphis crew is painting, staining, or spraying anything on that list, you need washing facilities under that rule, not just a jug of water. Indoor workplaces fall under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device; hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy it. Our handwashing station rental and portable sink rental options cover both the general water requirement and the contaminant-specific washing rule. Read handwashing requirements for the full breakdown, and pair units with a portable toilet rental so inspectors see one compliant setup instead of two half-measures.
Does Cal OSHA differ from federal OSHA?
Cal OSHA is California's own standard, and it does not apply to jobs in Memphis or anywhere in Tennessee. Federal OSHA, under 1926.51(c)(1), governs Memphis construction sites; Cal OSHA's portable toilet requirements construction rules only bind employers in California, where the ratios and enforcement can be stricter. If you searched "cal osha portable toilet requirements construction" while working a Memphis job, the number that actually applies to you is the federal ratio above. This confusion trips up national contractors moving crews between states, so it is worth confirming which state you are building in before pricing a rental. Some searches for "portable toilet rental oshawa" and "storage container rental oshawa" land here too. Oshawa is in Ontario, Canada, well outside our Memphis service territory; if you meant Memphis, browse our service areas page. Memphis Porta Pros also serves nearby towns: Germantown sits 11.4 miles east, Southaven is 12.6 miles south, and Collierville is 20.9 miles east. For overflow materials on a construction site, pair your toilets with a roll-off dumpster rental or check dumpster permit requirements before delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for portable toilets in Memphis?
Permit rules vary by placement, especially in the public right of way, and that needs confirming directly with the city. We do not guess at ordinance numbers. See porta potty permit requirements for what to check before your rental date, and ask your Memphis Porta Pros contact for delivery-specific guidance.
How often does OSHA require porta potty servicing?
OSHA itself does not set a cleaning frequency, but the industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week. Busier sites need more frequent service. Check how often are porta potties cleaned for details.
What size crew needs an ADA unit on site?
OSHA does not tie ADA units to crew size directly, but ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit whenever single-user toilets are clustered together, even at small counts. See ADA restroom requirements for the full spec.
Can I rent just one porta potty for a small job?
Yes. A crew of 20 or fewer only needs one unit under 1926.51(c)(1). Daily standard rentals run in the range covered on our porta potty rental per day page, and monthly terms are cheaper per day for longer jobs.
Does OSHA require handwashing stations at every site?
Only where contaminants apply. 1926.51(f)(1) covers paints, coatings, herbicides, insecticides and similar hazards specifically. General potable water is required everywhere under 1926.51(a)(1), which a hand sanitizer station rental alone does not satisfy.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Memphis ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
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