The general rule is 1 porta potty per 50 guests for events up to 4 hours. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Up to 4 hours: 1 unit per 50-100 guests
- 4-6 hours: 1 unit per 40-75 guests
- 6-8+ hours: 1 unit per 35-50 guests
Increase your count if:
- Alcohol is being served (add 20-30% more units)
- The crowd is mostly women (add 20% more units)
- Food is being served (increases restroom usage)
For construction sites, OSHA requires 1 toilet per 20 workers.
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