How many units do you actually need?
Start with headcount, not guesswork. For construction crews, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets 1 toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers as the crew grows past that, scaling again at 200 or more. Farm and hand-labor crews fall under a different rule: OSHA 1928.110 calls for one facility per 20 employees, within a quarter mile walk of the work. Event planners should use a headcount-per-hour formula instead, since guests use restrooms differently than a fixed crew does. Our porta potty needs guide walks through both. Whatever your count comes to, add one accessible unit: ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of a cluster to be accessible, and never fewer than one. If you are staging a wedding in Davie or a company picnic near Cooper City, 3.4 miles south, round up rather than down. Running short mid-event costs more than the extra unit would have.
What should you check before delivery day?
Clear the path first. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and a portable restroom trailer needs similar room to back in and level out. Walk the site and flag low branches, soft turf, and anything within the 36 inch clear width required by ADA Standards section 403.5.1 if an accessible unit is going in. Mark utility lines and confirm a level pad, since a standard unit stands about 92 inches tall and tips easily on uneven ground. If you are renting a restroom trailer instead of standalone units, verify a nearby water source and check that door swing clears at least 32 inches per ADA Standards section 404.2.3. For jobsites near Plantation, 5.1 miles north, or anywhere with tight lot access, call ahead and describe the approach so the driver isn't guessing on arrival. Also confirm who unlocks the gate. A driver circling a locked site burns time you're paying for.
Do you need a permit for street or sidewalk placement?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Davie before delivery, since we can't state a blanket rule that applies to every lot. If your unit sits fully on private property, this usually isn't a concern, but curb, sidewalk, and street placement is a different question entirely. Check with the city's permitting office before delivery day, not after the truck has already dropped the unit. Our permit requirements page covers what to ask and who to call. This matters more for events that spill onto public space, like a festival footprint or a race route through town. If you're planning something along those lines, look at our festival restroom and marathon and race restroom pages for layout guidance, and confirm placement before you print a site map that assumes an answer nobody's given you yet.
What goes wrong if you skip the checklist?
Skipped steps show up as delivery-day problems, and delivery-day problems are the expensive kind. A crew shows up with 40 workers and one toilet because nobody ran the OSHA 1926.51(c) math. A wedding runs short because the planner counted tables, not guests. A jobsite gets flagged because nobody confirmed ADA Standards section 405.2 ramp slope for a unit sitting on a curb cut. Handwashing gets overlooked too: general sanitation doesn't require it on every site, but if your crew is applying paints, coatings, herbicides, or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) kicks in and a handwashing station becomes mandatory, not optional. Soap and towels matter here too, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) is specific that hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy the requirement. Build the checklist once, reuse it every job, and you stop paying for same-day scrambles. Davie Porta Pros handles the emergency porta potty calls that come from skipped steps, but avoiding that call is cheaper than making it.
| Step | Confirm before delivery |
|---|---|
| Headcount | Crew size or guest count, plus ADA units |
| Site access | 60 feet clearance, level pad, gate access |
| Permits | Right of way placement checked with city |
| Add-ons | Handwashing, fencing, or storage needs |
Davie Porta Pros builds every quote around this list, whether it's a single standard unit for a renovation or a full construction site services package with fencing and a dumpster. Renting a deluxe flushable unit for a backyard wedding takes a different checklist than staging a 4 stall restroom trailer for a county fair, so match the unit to the job before you lock a date. For multi-day construction work, review our monthly rental and per day rental pages to see which term fits your timeline. For jobs stretching toward Dania Beach, 9.1 miles east, or Tamarac, 11.3 miles north, confirm delivery windows early since drive time affects scheduling.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should you book a porta potty in Davie?
Book 10 to 14 days ahead for standard jobs, sooner for weekends or holiday weeks. Weekend demand runs higher across service areas near Davie, and trailers or ADA units often book out first. Waiting until the week of the event limits your options and may mean paying rush fees.
What size pad does a portable restroom trailer need?
Plan for a level pad roughly matching the trailer's footprint, plus turning room for the delivery truck. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance, and trailers need similar approach room. Confirm exact dimensions with your restroom trailer rental provider before delivery day.
Do I need an ADA unit if my event is small?
Yes, if units are clustered, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit regardless of total headcount. Small guest lists still need accommodation. Skipping this isn't just a compliance gap, it excludes guests or workers who need that access.
Who do I call about placing a unit on the street?
Contact the City of Davie's permitting office before delivery, since street and sidewalk placement is not something we can clear on your behalf. Private property placement usually avoids this question entirely. Our contact page can point you toward the right next step if you're unsure.
What happens if a unit runs out of capacity mid-event?
Call for an emergency swap rather than let it sit. A standard unit's 60 to 70 gallon tank handles daily use, but large or extended events can exceed that. Davie Porta Pros offers emergency porta potty rental for exactly this gap, with same-day service when the schedule allows it.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.