EVENT PLANNING GUIDE

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Plan a successful event by answering the following questions:

Under normal conditions most persons will use sanitation facilities once every four hours.  Each portable restroom facility should accommodate a maximum of 125 uses.  Weather conditions and the consumption of food, liquids, beer and other alcoholic beverages will increase usage by 30-40%.

The following chart was designed to inform you of the sanitary guidelines you should apply to your event.  In order to prevent people from waiting in lines, additional restrooms may be required.  Please contact our Sales Department for proper quantities at 1-800-562-4442. 

Number of units required when no pumping service is provided

50/50 mix of men & women

 

NUMBER OF HOURS FOR EVENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

People

Attending
Hr Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs

Units Needed
1-50 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
50-100 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
100-250 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3
250-500 2 4 4 5 6 7 9 9 10 12
500-1000 4 6 8 8 9 9 11 12 13 13
2000 5 6 9 12 14 16 18 20 23 25
3000 6 9 12 16 20 24 26 30 34 38
4000 8 13 16 22 25 30 35 40 45 50
5000 12 15 20 25 31 38 44 50 56 63
6000 12 15 23 30 38 45 53 60 68 75
7000 12 18 26 35 44 53 61 70 79 88
8000 12 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
10,000 15 25 38 50 63 75 88 100 113 125
12,500 18 31 47 63 78 94 109 125 141 156
15,000 20 38 56 75 94 113 131 150 169 188
17,500 22 44 66 88 109 131 153 175 197 219
20,000 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250

Chart is from the "Sanitarian & Health Official Guide & Portable Restroom Requirements at Special Events and Crowd Gatherings" from the University of Missouri-St. Louis study.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Proper planning is the key to successful special events and mass gatherings.  Studies indicate that adequate restroom facilities have a significant impact on attendance and profitability.  Since visual effects make the greatest impression on attendees, special consideration should be given to quantity, placement and service.  Because users of the portable restroom facilities determine the quality of service based on both real and perceived conditions, the special events coordinator will want nice, clean, high quality units that are in good repair with vent screens and door locks.  Proper service will maintain the condition of the units with regards to the level of waste, the availability of tissue, and a clean interior.  Even if the event is not large enough to warrant pumping service, general housecleaning can make a significant impact on the event.

Good planning for sanitation at special events pays!  A satisfied customer will stay longer, spend more money, and return next year.  Your portable restroom contractor can advise you on availability of hand washing units, handicap facilities and many other special event items.

 

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