Frequently Asked Questions in Boca Raton, FL

OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets minimums for construction sites: 1 toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer; 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 up; 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers at 200 or more. Events and temporary work sites follow different math. A porta potty rental checklist walks you through the calculation. If your crew is under 20 people, one standard porta potty rental covers it. Larger jobs need multiples. Call us for a count if you're unsure. We've done this hundreds of times in Boca Raton.

A standard portable toilet is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands about 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank. It has a toilet seat, urinal, and waste tank. A deluxe flushable porta potty adds a hand flush, better ventilation, and interior lighting. Both get serviced weekly under the baseline interval per ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Deluxe costs more but feels nicer on site. Most construction crews in Boca Raton pick standard. Events and client-facing work go deluxe.

Yes, if your site has public access or employs people with disabilities. An ADA accessible porta potty meets ADA Standards section 213.2: at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units, and never fewer than one, must be accessible. The unit has a 60 inch diameter turning circle per ADA Standards section 304.3.1, a 32 inch door opening per ADA Standards section 404.2.3, and a 36 inch minimum clear route width per ADA Standards section 403.5.1. Boca Raton Porta Pros places them where you need them. Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city.

OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities where employees apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides. A portable sink or handwashing station must have soap and towels or a hand drying device per 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2). Hand sanitizer alone does not meet code. We rent standalone handwashing stations that connect to a supply tank. Most construction sites in Boca Raton add one even if not required by law; crews prefer it. Check your project's safety plan first.

A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size. Boca Raton Porta Pros handles septic pumping service and grease trap pumping. A grease interceptor is pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Don't wait for a backup. Call us if you notice slow drains or a wet yard. We respond to emergency septic service calls same day.