ADA-Accessible Portable Toilets and Handwashing Stations

Start at the accessible entrance or primary route and trace the path to the proposed facility. Look for slopes, soft ground, curbs, cords, tent stakes, fencing, parked vehicles, equipment, and furniture that could make the approach difficult. Keep the route unobstructed and provide enough usable space around the unit for the intended user.

An accessible facility should be easy to identify without being isolated from the people using the site. At an event, place it where the route is clear and where guests can find it without crossing a service lane. At a worksite or renovation, coordinate the location with the occupied building’s temporary route and the project’s access controls. Confirm site-specific requirements with the venue, property manager, or qualified accessibility professional when needed.

A station near food service, shared seating, or a temporary work break area may be useful, provided it does not block the accessible route or create a queue in a narrow passage. Discuss the available surface, visibility, lighting, and protection from accidental contact with equipment. The best location is one people can reach naturally and understand immediately.

This page provides planning guidance, not a legal determination or guarantee of compliance. Accessibility obligations can depend on the event, property, facility, jurisdiction, and applicable rules. Ask the responsible site team to review the final plan and confirm any requirements before the event or project begins.