This guide may vary depending on your individual event and requirements
Number of Guests (50% male 50% female) |
Minimum number of portable toilets (for events up to 6 hours) |
Minimum number of portable toilets (for events up to 12 hours) |
Up to 240 | 3 | 4 |
250 to 499 | 4 | 6 |
500 to 900 | 6 | 9 |
1,000 to 1,999 | 12 | 18 |
2,000 to 2,999 | 25 | 38 |
3,000 to 3,999 | 38 | 57 |
4,000 to 4,999 | 50 | 75 |
5,000 to 5,999 | 63 | 95 |
6,000 to 6,999 | 75 | 113 |
7,000 to 7,999 | 88 | 132 |
8,000 to 8,999 | 100 | 150 |
9,000 to 9,999 | 113 | 170 |
10,000 to 12,499 | 125 | 188 |
12,500 to 14,999 | 156 | 234 |
15,000 to 17,499 | 188 | 282 |
17,500 to 19,999 | 219 | 329 |
over 20,000 | Individual calculation required |
- Cleaning interval: Intermediate cleaning or stand-by duty on site are not considered in this table. This requires individual calculation. If events last longer than 6 hours or 12 hours, it is recommended that the toilet be cleaned at intervals of 6 hours or 12 hours
- When food and drinks are served, the number of toilets shall be increased owing to a higher frequency of use. An increase of at least 30% is recommended
- Accessible toilets to be considered
- Unisex toilets must be provided where there is any likelihood of female workers. These must include the provision for the disposal of sanitary items