If you're hosting a public event, you'll need to ensure all aspects of the event follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This act was passed in 1990 to outline regulations that ensure everyone has equal access to public facilities. The public amenities with ADA regulations include portable toilet rentals, which are further explained below. 

Why Are ADA Regulations Necessary?

The regulations of the ADA are put in place to ensure all people have access to necessary amenities in public spaces. Without ADA rulings, people with disabilities wouldn't be guaranteed certain services at public events and locations. This could lead to discriminatory cases due to certain individuals' physical or mental status.

Portable toilet rentals that meet these regulations need to be accessible to people who use wheelchairs and families with young children, as they need more space to maneuver in a bathroom stall.

What Does the ADA Mandate for Portable Toilets?

As a general rule, the ADA mandates that there must be one ADA-compliant portable toilet rental for every 20 located in a public space. These toilets must have wide doors that are easy to open and close, a ramped entrance, interior grab bars, and enough space for wheelchairs to make a 360-degree turn. Toilets with these features must be marked with a placard delineating them as ADA-compliant. 

Some ADA-compliant toilets have additional features that make them even more accessible to the public. These special features include anti-slip flooring, occupancy indicators, and stabilization stakes. 

Are you looking for ADA-compliant portable toilet rentals? Apollo Portable Toilets & Pumping Service, LLC operates out of Mexico, MO, and provides quality port-a-potties for residential and commercial clients. Their products come in a variety of styles, and they also have accompanying washing stations available for rent. Check out the options they have available on their website, or call (573) 581-6306 to speak with their staff.