ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT
Portable Sanitation Association International News
BIWEEKLY EDITION JULY 22, 2020
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According to the three operators previously cited, when a trailer is not ADA-compliant, the standard practice is
to place an ADA restroom near the trailer and, if an attendant is present, to encourage that only handicapped
individuals use these units. One operator stated that despite not having an ADA-compliant trailer, their company
wants to "provide the best that we have in terms of trying to meet this need."
A second operator explained that their company discusses
"placement details and options [with] the customer." Due
to the size of the ADA-compliant units and the fact that
the floors rest entirely on the ground, "we want to make
sure that the customer takes into account such factors
as a completely flat surface for the unit to rest upon." A
third operator echoed his earlier comments regarding
the placement of units, carrying the concept further into
the realm of trailers. He said, "if a flat spot for the ADA
unit is some distance away, we want to let the customer
know […] this could be construed as a [non-ADA compliant] hardship by some of the handicapped guests or site
inspectors."
Some operators try to include a few extra amenities in these non-temperature-controlled units. For example an
operator said, "We provide a small trash can [which helps] if they have any medical supplies that they need to
replace. We use fragrance disks as well. In the winter we install small unit heaters and, in the summer, we try to
position these units so that they do not face the intense afternoon sun."
