Features of a Portable Toilet for the Handicapped
When running any kind of public event which requires the use of portable toilet facilities, it's imperative that you don't forget to accommodate those visitors that may suffer from some form of physical disability.
By making sure to provide handicapped toilets that provide easy access to the mobility challenged, with sufficient room and rails to let your guests maneuver around, you can rest assured that all your visitors will be able to focus on enjoying the event in a sanitary manner.
The first feature all ADA compliant portable toilets should have is easy access to the unit.
This comes in two forms.
The first is to make sure that a unit provides sufficiently easy access by placing a barrier free entry to the toilet on the ground level.
The second way is by installing a ramp for wheelchair access to the unit.
Often which way easy access is granted, will depend on the kind of portable washroom being used.
Single stall units normally operate from ground level, whilst trailer based washrooms will need an ADA approved ramp.
As part of the easy access feature, handicapped portable toilet facilities will need a larger door than normal, to accommodate wheelchair bound visitors.
In fact, on the whole the entire washroom should be considerably larger than a normal single stall unit.
Not only does there need to be room for a wheelchair to move around inside, but there should also be space for a care-giving assistant as well.
Another key feature of a portable restroom for the handicapped, is to make sure there are sufficient handrails placed about the interior of the unit.
Ideally rails should be located on every wall, with an extra support rail next to the toilet itself to assist guests with dismounting.
The rails must be firmly attached to the walls, so as to ensure that they can easily support a heavy adults weight when using them to maneuver around the inside of the restroom.
By supplying ADA compliant portable toilets that have easy access for people with mobility issues, ample room for wheelchair maneuverability and a caregiver, with rails for added support, you should be well positioned to make sure that all your visitors personal sanitary needs are met.
By making sure to provide handicapped toilets that provide easy access to the mobility challenged, with sufficient room and rails to let your guests maneuver around, you can rest assured that all your visitors will be able to focus on enjoying the event in a sanitary manner.
The first feature all ADA compliant portable toilets should have is easy access to the unit.
This comes in two forms.
The first is to make sure that a unit provides sufficiently easy access by placing a barrier free entry to the toilet on the ground level.
The second way is by installing a ramp for wheelchair access to the unit.
Often which way easy access is granted, will depend on the kind of portable washroom being used.
Single stall units normally operate from ground level, whilst trailer based washrooms will need an ADA approved ramp.
As part of the easy access feature, handicapped portable toilet facilities will need a larger door than normal, to accommodate wheelchair bound visitors.
In fact, on the whole the entire washroom should be considerably larger than a normal single stall unit.
Not only does there need to be room for a wheelchair to move around inside, but there should also be space for a care-giving assistant as well.
Another key feature of a portable restroom for the handicapped, is to make sure there are sufficient handrails placed about the interior of the unit.
Ideally rails should be located on every wall, with an extra support rail next to the toilet itself to assist guests with dismounting.
The rails must be firmly attached to the walls, so as to ensure that they can easily support a heavy adults weight when using them to maneuver around the inside of the restroom.
By supplying ADA compliant portable toilets that have easy access for people with mobility issues, ample room for wheelchair maneuverability and a caregiver, with rails for added support, you should be well positioned to make sure that all your visitors personal sanitary needs are met.