What restrooms does a film crew actually need?
Depends on crew size and how many days you're shooting. A tight crew of 10 to 15 can run on a couple of standard porta potty units plus a handwashing station rental, since OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline at one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer on a jobsite, and production crews get treated the same way. Bigger union calls, or anything with talent trailers and a client watching, usually call for a 4 stall restroom trailer or an 8 stall restroom trailer instead of a row of plastic boxes. If the shoot has a wardrobe or hair and makeup tent, a deluxe flushable porta potty sits closer to what talent expects than a standard unit. Every trailer we send has hand washing built in, which matters because 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand drying device, not a bottle of sanitizer clipped to the wall. We also handle ADA needs directly on set; an ADA accessible porta potty has to meet a 60 inch turning circle under ADA Standards 304.3.1, so we plan pad space around that before delivery, not after the crane truck shows up. For multi-week features in Davie, ask about a monthly porta potty rental rate instead of paying day rates on repeat.
How much clearance and power does a restroom trailer need on location?
A restroom trailer or generator setup needs real space before delivery day, not a guess from the location scout. Our trucks need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to back a roll-off or trailer into position, which matters on tight lots around Davie or on locations near Cooper City, 3.4 miles south, where residential streets get narrow fast. Portable generator rental film crews rely on is usually sized to the trailer's climate control and lighting draw rather than a single fixed number, so tell us the trailer size and any AC load and we size the generator accordingly, alongside a light tower rental or temporary power pole if the location has no shore power at all. Ground has to be reasonably level and firm; ADA Standards 302.1 calls for stable, firm, slip resistant surfaces on any accessible route, and that's a fair standard to hold a talent trailer ramp to as well, since ADA Standards 405.2 caps ramp slope at 1:12. If the production is running fencing around a closed set or crowd line, pair the restroom order with a temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental so security and sanitation show up on the same delivery run.
Do we need permits for restrooms and generators on a Davie film location?
Placement in a public right of way or on a closed street needs confirming with the City of Davie before delivery, since permit rules vary by location and production type. We don't guess at ordinance numbers on a page like this; if your location touches a sidewalk, parking lane, or municipal lot, check with the city's permitting office and loop us in once you know the answer, and our porta potty permit requirements guide walks through the general questions to ask. Private lots and ranch-style backlots are simpler, and most of our film work in Davie lands on private property where the only real constraint is drivable clearance for delivery. If your shoot moves locations mid-week, which happens more on episodic work than features, we can relocate a storage container rental or restroom trailer between sites rather than dropping and re-renting each time. For crews working near Plantation, 5.1 miles north, or Dania Beach, 9.1 miles east, we run the same equipment and the same delivery process, so a multi-location shoot doesn't mean juggling different vendors.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| ada | 200-400 | 120-240 | - |
| trailer | 175-2500 | 150-1650 | - |
| storage | - | - | 100-250 |
Frequently asked questions
How many toilets does a small crew of 15 need?
Fifteen crew fits under the OSHA 1926.51(c) threshold of one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, so a single standard unit technically covers it. Most productions still run two, one for cast and one for crew, plus a handwashing station near craft services.
Can you deliver same day for a last-minute call sheet?
Often, yes, especially for a single standard unit or a compact trailer already staged near Davie. Trailer availability tightens on short notice, so call as soon as the call sheet firms up rather than the morning of.
What's included with a restroom trailer rental for a shoot?
Climate control, running water, and hand washing that meets 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) come standard on our trailers. Stall count and finish level vary, so check the restroom trailer rental cost page for what drives price up or down.
Do you provide power for the trailer, or just the restroom?
We can supply both. Portable generator rental film shoots need gets sized to the trailer's electrical load, and we pair it with a light tower if the location has no fixed power.
What if our location changes mid-production?
Tell us as soon as the new address is locked. We can move equipment between sites, including across town toward Cooper City or Plantation, without restarting the rental from scratch.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.