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5% or a 1:20 ratio, and (3) if groupings or banks of units
are dispersed, at least one ADA-compliant unit should be
in each bank of units.
• Proactively plan for accessible paths of travel, ramping,
and other accommodations that may be necessary to
ensure the site conforms to the requirements of the ADA.
• Ensure that all equipment that is ADA-compliant is clearly
labeled, and that any other equipment which may be
similar is easily distinguished as non-ADA-compliant.
Under no circumstances should a portable sanitation
operator encourage the use of non-compliant equipment
where compliant equipment is required.
• Take measures to ensure that equipment being offered
for compliance with the ADA will provide substantially the
same user experience as the equipment being offered for
able bodied persons.
Governments
• Ensure local event permitting requirements specify—at
a minimum—that ADA-compliant equipment must be
provided at every covered site or event as follows: (1)
at least one ADA-compliant unit on any covered site
or event, (2) no fewer than one ADA-compliant units in
each group of twenty, i.e., 5% or a 1:20 ratio, and (3) if
groupings or banks of units are dispersed, at least one
ADA-compliant unit should be in each bank of units.
• Respond promptly to inquiries, concerns, or complaints
regarding the accessibility of events or the equipment
placed there.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure public events and
venues provide substantially the same user experience as
the equipment being offered for able bodied persons.
Users and Interested Members of the Public
• Work with event planners or site personnel to ensure
nonsewered equipment ordered, provided, and placed
meets the needs of all participants.
• Hold event planners and other relevant decision
makers accountable for complying with the ADA using
appropriate and effective channels for raising issues.
• Communicate needs and feedback in a constructive
manner so that action can be taken to improve conditions.
• Participate in activities that will help the portable
sanitation industry better understand and meet the needs
of all users.
PSAI Statement on Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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