How many restrooms does a film set need?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers as crew size climbs past that. A tight indie shoot with 15 people might run on two standard porta potties. A studio production with 60 crew, extras, and talent needs more, plus a private unit near base camp for your leads. Our porta potty calculator guide walks through headcount math by department, and we size the order on a real read of your call sheet, not a guess. Locations near Nellis AFB, 4.7 miles southeast of North Las Vegas, still fall inside our same-day radius, and so does Winchester, 15.2 miles south, if your unit permit lands you outside city limits.
Talent trailers usually pair with a restroom trailer instead of standalone units. The 4 stall restroom trailer handles a mid-size crew without a line forming outside base camp, and the 8 stall option covers a full union crew day. If your shoot runs a shower unit for stunt or makeup departments, the shower trailer rental page has specs. Every trailer we stage meets accessible route width under ADA Standards 403.5.1, a minimum 36 inch clear path, which matters when equipment carts and restroom traffic share the same lot.
What does a film set restroom rental cost?
A single standard unit runs a day rate inside the range below, and most productions rent by the week once principal photography locks a schedule. Trailers price higher but cut crew walk time on a spread-out lot, which adds up fast on an hourly union call.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ADA unit | $200 - $400 | $240 - $500 | - |
| deluxe flushable | $85 - $1,200 | $150 - $290 | - |
| restroom trailer | $175 - $2,500 | $1,650 - $3,000 | - |
Delivery adds a separate line, typically $100 to $500 for a day booking depending on drive distance and site access. Full breakdowns live on our porta potty rental cost and restroom trailer rental cost pages, and if your shoot runs a full production month, check monthly porta potty rental pricing before you commit to weekly renewals.
Multi-day event bookings sometimes run under the standard "event" rate instead of day-by-day, which lands between $200 and $800 depending on unit count and duration. Ask about that option if your shoot spans a full weekend without a break.
Why do film sets need standby power and site setup planned together?
Restrooms, lighting, and portable generator rental film crews depend on all draw from the same lot footprint, and a production that plans them separately ends up rerouting cable runs mid-shoot. A light tower rental or temporary power pole staged near base camp keeps generator noise away from the sound stage while still reaching restroom trailers that need power for interior lighting and pump systems. GFCI protection on any temporary circuit follows OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii), and any set running paint, coatings, or scenic finishing work triggers washing facility requirements under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) for the crew handling those materials.
Housekeeping matters on a working lot too. OSHA 1926.25 calls for clearing scrap and debris from work areas, which is why most productions pair restroom service with a roll-off dumpster rental for set strike and construction waste. A 10 yard dumpster handles a small build, while larger studio sets often need the 20 yard or 30 yard size. If your production needs temporary fencing around equipment or a closed set, we stage that alongside restrooms so the whole perimeter goes up in one trip. Productions filming near Whitney, 15.3 miles south of North Las Vegas, or farther out toward Enterprise at 24.6 miles, should factor drive time into delivery scheduling since it affects the delivery fee tier.
North Las Vegas locations near Summerlin South, 27.1 miles southwest, fall outside our standard same-day window, so book those earlier in preproduction. For any location shoot, our service areas page lists coverage, and the emergency porta potty rental line covers last-minute call sheet changes.
Do you deliver on short notice for a location shoot?
Yes, most standard orders confirmed by mid-morning arrive same day. Delivery needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for a trailer or dumpster drop, so flag your location's access points when you book. Tight urban lots sometimes need a site visit first.
Can we get an ADA unit for talent or crew?
Yes. ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit wherever standard units are clustered, even on a small set. Our ADA accessible units meet the 60 inch turning circle under ADA Standards 304.3.1 and ship with the rest of your order.
How often does a rented unit get serviced during a multi-week shoot?
Weekly service is standard for units seeing regular crew traffic, following the baseline interval in ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. High-traffic shoots or base camps with large crews often need twice-weekly service instead. Ask us to match frequency to your shooting schedule.
What size restroom trailer fits a 25 person crew?
The 2 stall restroom trailer usually covers a crew that size for a single-day shoot. Multi-week productions with cast and crew combined often step up to the 4 stall unit for comfort and reduced wait time between takes.
Do we need a permit to place restrooms on a closed set?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with North Las Vegas before delivery. Private lots and studio backlots typically do not need the same review. Check our porta potty permit requirements page before locking your location.
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Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.