What restrooms does a film set actually need?
Depends on the crew size and how many departments are camped at basecamp. A student short with 8 people might get by with two standard porta potty rentals, while a full union shoot with 60-plus crew needs a real breakdown by department: camera, grip and electric, wardrobe, and background. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline for construction-style crews, calling for 1 toilet for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there, and most productions in Little Rock follow that ratio even though a film set isn't technically a construction site. For talent and department heads, a deluxe flushable porta potty or a small restroom trailer reads better on a call sheet than a bank of blue boxes. If the production has cast members or crew with mobility needs, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, and we usually recommend an ADA accessible porta potty regardless of headcount, since nobody wants a wheelchair user routed off set to find one. Locations scattered around Little Rock, from downtown blocks to river bottom exteriors, each come with their own approach and setback questions, so we walk the location with the location manager before delivery day. For short shoots, the porta potty rental per day rate usually beats a weekly commitment, but multi-week productions should look at the monthly porta potty rental option instead.
Do you provide power for restroom trailers and equipment on location?
Yes. Restroom trailers with interior lighting and pumps need power, and we coordinate portable generator rental film crews already have on site, or supply our own quiet unit sized to the trailer's draw. A 2-stall trailer typically needs less than a residential window unit; an 8-stall trailer with climate control and multiple sinks draws more, so tell us the trailer size before generator day. We also rent temporary power poles for basecamps that need distributed power beyond just the restroom, and light towers for night exteriors or early call parking lots. OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction sites, and productions running generator power to wet locations like a restroom trailer should follow the same practice even off a construction permit. Handwashing matters here too: 29 CFR 1910.141(d)2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at wash stations, not just sanitizer, which matters for crafty and background actors handling food between takes. A standalone handwashing station rental or portable sink rental is a cheap add for a crafty tent, and if the shoot involves any painting, staining, or set dressing with solvents, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically because paints, coatings and similar contaminants are present.
Where can restroom trailers be placed on a film location?
Placement depends on the lot, the street, and how close the truck can get. A roll-off style delivery for larger equipment needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and restroom trailers need similar room to back in and level. ADA Standards section 405.2 caps ramp slope at 1:12, and section 403.5.1 requires 36 inches of clear route width, both worth checking if the trailer sits on uneven ground near a soundstage door. If the location is inside city limits, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since we do not want a generator or trailer blocking a sidewalk without the right sign-off. For productions shooting in outlying areas, we already service locations 9.2 miles east in College Station and 13.4 miles north in Maumelle, so a location scout working the edges of Little Rock still gets same-crew service. Productions parked closer to Bryant, about 13.7 miles southwest, or Benton, 18.8 miles southwest, fall inside our normal run too. If the shoot needs fencing to keep background traffic off a dressed set, a temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental does that job better than a PA with a walkie. See our porta potty placement guide for more on clearances and ground surface requirements.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | day | 150 |
| deluxe | day | 300 |
| ada | day | 230 |
| trailer | day | 800 |
How many restrooms do we need for a 40-person crew?
Using OSHA 1926.51(c) as the baseline, a crew of 40 needs at least one toilet seat and one urinal beyond the first 20 workers. In practice we spec two to three standard units plus one deluxe unit for talent, or a mid-size restroom trailer rental instead.
Can you deliver to a rural exterior location outside city limits?
Yes. We already run routes to Sweet Home, 11.4 miles southeast, and Landmark, 12.1 miles south, for farm and agricultural restrooms and location shoots alike. Call ahead with the address so we can check road access for the truck.
What is the difference between a standard unit and a deluxe unit for cast?
A standard unit holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and works fine for crew. A deluxe flushable porta potty flushes, has a sink, and suits talent or department heads who need something closer to a real restroom.
Do you provide handwashing stations separate from the restrooms?
Yes. A standalone handwashing station rental or hand sanitizer station rental works well near craft services. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels, not sanitizer alone, at a proper wash station.
Can we rent a storage container for wardrobe and equipment on the same lot?
Yes. A 20ft storage container handles wardrobe racks and small equipment, and a mobile office trailer rental works for production offices or a director's basecamp trailer.
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Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.