A construction site needs one toilet for every 20 workers under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), plus dumpsters, fencing and handwashing stations sized to the crew. Ankeny Porta Pros builds that whole package for job sites, from a single standard unit on a two-week remodel to a full compound with 40-yard roll-offs and temporary fencing, and portable toilet rental for construction sites is the core of every quote we write.
Start with the headcount, because OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you pass that mark, scaling again at 200 workers. That is the baseline for any construction site services plan in Ankeny, and it is the same ratio cal osha portable toilet requirements construction guidance points back to at the federal level. Most crews run standard porta potty rental units, but if your workers are spraying paint, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) kicks in and washing facilities become mandatory, not optional. That is separate from general sanitation. Pair the toilets with a handwashing station rental so soap and drying options are on hand, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand dryer. Hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy that rule. Add a temporary fence rental around material storage and a roll-off dumpster rental for debris, and the site is covered on sanitation, security and waste in one pass. Some jobs also need a storage container rental for tools or a mobile office trailer rental for the super's desk.
Run the math off your crew size and job length, then check it against OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) before you order. A 15-person framing crew stays under the 20-worker line and needs one unit. A 45-person crew crosses into the next bracket and needs two toilet seats plus urinals. Our how many porta potties do i need guide walks through the math in more detail, and the OSHA portable toilet requirements page breaks down the full ratio table. Every standard unit we place in Ankeny holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and stands about 92 inches tall on a 44 by 48 inch footprint, which fits most fenced staging areas without eating into work zones. Weekly service follows the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, so a servicing plan needs to scale with your actual crew count, not just the unit count. If your site sits close to Johnston, about 10.2 miles southwest of Ankeny, or Altoona, 12.5 miles southeast, delivery logistics are simple since both fall inside our regular routes.
Pricing depends on unit type, rental length and how many units you need on site at once. Here is what the numbers actually look like across day, week and month terms:
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ada | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | -- |
| deluxe | $85 - $1,200 | $150 - $290 | -- |
| dumpster | $51 - $112 | $426 - $778 | $800 - $2,500 |
| fence | $30 - $75 | -- | -- |
Delivery runs $100 to $500 for a day rate and $120 to $420 for a month, depending on distance and site access. For a full breakdown by unit and term, see porta potty rental cost, porta potty rental per day and monthly porta potty rental. Multi-unit construction jobs usually land closer to the typical column than the high end, especially once you lock in a month-long term instead of renewing weekly. If your project is strictly a renovation rather than new construction, home renovation porta potty covers smaller-scale placement.
Not every unit has to be accessible, but clustered groups of single-user toilets do. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of clustered portable toilets be ADA accessible, with a minimum of one unit regardless of cluster size. That means a site running six standard units needs at least one ADA-compliant unit alongside them. Our ADA accessible porta potty units meet the clearance specs that matter on an active site: ADA Standards section 403.5.1 sets a 36 inch minimum clear route, section 404.2.3 requires a 32 inch clear door opening, and section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle inside the unit. Surfaces have to stay stable and slip resistant per section 302.1, which matters on a muddy Ankeny job site in spring. For general guidance beyond construction, see ADA restroom requirements. If your crew also needs dumpsters sized for demo debris, compare options on dumpster sizes and dimensions or jump straight to a 10 yard dumpster rental for smaller cleanup jobs, up through 30 yard dumpster rental for framing and roofing waste.
Roll-off placement needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so confirm your site layout before delivery day, especially on tighter urban Ankeny lots. For active job sites running electrical work, a temporary power pole or light tower rental rounds out the setup, and placement in the public right of way still needs confirming directly with the city since that rule varies by site and was not verified for this page. Check porta potty permit requirements for more on that process. Crews working sites near Urbandale, 16.9 miles southwest, or Clive, 18.4 miles southwest, fall inside our standard delivery zone as well. Request a full site plan through request a quote or browse construction dumpster rental for waste-specific options.
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) requires one toilet for 20 workers or fewer. From 20 up to 200 workers, add one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers. At 200 or more, the ratio changes to one seat and one urinal per 50 workers. That is the standard osha portable toilet requirements construction crews plan around, and portable toilet rental for construction sites cost quotes usually start with this headcount math.
State-level rules can add requirements beyond the federal OSHA standard, and Cal/OSHA is a known example of a state program with its own construction sanitation rules. We serve Ankeny, IA, not construction portable toilet rental near Texas or construction portable toilet rental near California job sites, and did not verify Texas or California specifics, so check with your state OSHA office directly.
No. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand drying device at washing facilities. Hand sanitizer does not satisfy that rule on its own, so a portable sink rental or handwashing station is still required.
Yes. OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically where workers apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides. That is separate from the general toilet ratio under 1926.51(c)(1) and applies only to that contaminant work.
Book as soon as you have a start date, especially for multi-unit jobs. Availability tightens during peak building season in Ankeny. For urgent placement, see emergency porta potty rental for faster turnaround options.
Yes. Ankeny Porta Pros delivers construction site services across Ankeny and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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