Where to Place a Porta Potty
Place a porta potty on level, firm ground within about 30 feet of where the truck can park, with 3 feet clear in front of the door. A standard unit is 43.5 inches wide and 91 inches tall, so it needs a 48-inch gate and no low wires overhead.
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What measurements matter for porta potty placement?
Four measurements matter for porta potty placement: gate width (48 inches for a standard unit, 52 for a flushing unit, 66 for an accessible unit), overhead clearance (at least 8 feet), truck lane width (about 10 feet) and distance from the truck (under 30 feet).
| Unit | Width | Gate needed |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 43.5 in | 48 in |
| Flushing with sink | 47 in | 52 in |
| Wheelchair-accessible | 62 in | 66 in, or driveway placement |
How far from the party should a porta potty go?
A porta potty should go 50–100 feet from where guests eat, downwind, with doors facing a path rather than the tables. At night, light the path with solar stakes. On a job site, place it near where the crew parks, not beside the work area.
Where can a porta potty not go?
A porta potty cannot block a garage door, a fire hydrant, a sidewalk or an emergency exit. Keep it off septic drain fields, sprinkler heads and soft fill. In Longmont streets and sidewalks, a city right-of-way permit is required first.
Permit details: porta potty permits in Longmont.
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