More and more family events and construction sites require the rental of mobile toilets. Whether it's a birthday party, a wedding, a village fete or a construction site lasting several weeks, ensuring hygiene is now a basic requirement - and a legal obligation on work sites.
In this guide we show you:
- when a mobile toilet is needed
- how many pieces are recommended for events and construction sites
- which type to choose
- where to place it
- what legal obligations apply to construction sites
- how long the rental is recommended
1. When should you rent a portable toilet?
For events
There are three typical situations where a mobile toilet is needed:
- No restroom available at the event venue.
- The number of guests exceeds the capacity of the household bath.
- I want to spare you a private toilet on the property.
On construction sites - when is it mandatory?
According to the legislation, all construction works must mandatory provision of a mobile toilet, ha:
- there are workers on the site,
- there is no permanent toilet available for use,
- the work takes several hours or days,
- the construction is taking place in the countryside or on land without infrastructure.
Legal basis: Decree No 3/2002 (II.8.) of the SzCsM-EüM and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Whose responsibility? The provision of a mobile toilet is always contractor / employer (not the landowner).
2. How many portable toilets are needed?
Events
- Up to 50 people: 1 pc
- 50-100 people: 2 pieces
- 100-200 people: 3-4 pieces
- 200+ people: 4+ pieces, with emptying on demand
By type of event
- Garden party / family event (10-40 people): 1 pc
- Wedding (50-150 people): 2-3 pieces (separate male-female breakdown ideal)
- Village day, sports day (100-500 people): 3-6 pieces
On buildings
- 1-10 people: 1 pc
- 10-50 people: 2 pieces
- 50-100 people: 3-4 pieces
- 100+ people: 4+ pieces + regular emptying
In the case of several brigades, it is recommended to have separate units near each work area.
3. What type of portable toilet should I choose?
Types recommended for events
1) Standard mobile WC
- Closed tank
- Ventilation
- Hand sanitizer
2) Raised comfort mobile toilet
- More interior space
- Handwashing integration
- Events for a more demanding environment
3) Accessible mobile toilet
- Wide door
- Ramp
- Large margin of manoeuvre
Types recommended for construction
1) Robust, robust construction of mobile toilets
- Reinforced wall
- Increased ventilation
- Designed for heavy-duty use
2) Large tank mobile toilet
For many workers or for less frequent emptying needs.
3) Mobile toilet with handwash
To meet the hygiene requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Regulation.
4) Accessible unit (for public institution or municipal projects)
4. Emptying and hygiene - how is it done?
Mobile toilets are always emptied by the service provider. Tranzit-1 Ltd. transports the waste water to the specified disposal site using a fleet of licensed equipment.
Recommended emptying frequency
- 1 WC → 50 persons / day
- 2 toilets → 100-120 people / day
- On construction sites: regular, scheduled emptying is mandatory
5. Where should I place the portable toilet?
Events
- Stable, flat ground
- Shaded, sheltered area
- 15-25 m from the guest area
- Good accessibility for the extraction vehicle
On buildings
- A central, easily accessible place for workers
- The work area must not be obstructed by
- On stable ground, without risk of sinking
- A safe, well-lit place
6. How long should I rent a portable toilet?
Event
Usually a 1-day rental is sufficient.
Construction
It depends on the length of the project: from a few days to several months. A scheduled emptying and maintenance plan is required.
7. How much does it cost to rent a mobile toilet?
The price depends on the type of toilet, the duration of the rental, the accessibility of the location and the frequency of emptying. Tranzit-1 provides transparent pricing without hidden costs.
Why rent a mobile toilet from Tranzit-1 Ltd.
- Modern mobile toilets specially designed for events and construction sites
- Authorised emptying and professional transport
- Fast delivery in and around Debrecen
- Excellent value for money
- Decades of professional experience
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Our recommendations for part numbers, type selection and placement solutions in this guide are not mandatory specifications. Our recommendations are based on the decades of professional experience of Tranzit-1 Ltd. and on the experience gained from residential and contractor claims.
The exact requirements for each event and construction project can be determined individually, depending on the location, the number of guests or staff and the operating conditions.
