What are the tech specs of the wheelchair-accessible porta potty?
It is a PolyJohn Comfort XL: 91 inches tall, 62 inches wide, 62 inches deep and about 240 pounds empty. The door opening is 32 inches wide by 74 inches tall. It has a 33-gallon holding tank and over 16 square feet of floor space inside.
| Spec | PolyJohn Comfort XL |
|---|---|
| Exterior size | 91" H x 62" W x 62" D |
| Empty weight | About 240 lb |
| Holding tank | 33 gallons |
| Door opening | 32" W x 74" H |
| Entry | Barrier-free sill, roll-in ground-level floor |
| Interior | 16+ sq ft |
| Grab support | Handrails |
| Hookups needed | None |
Source: PolyJohn Comfort XL specifications.
What makes the Comfort XL wheelchair-accessible?
4 key features: a 32-inch door opening, a barrier-free sill, a roll-in floor at ground level and handrails. The 62 by 62 inch body gives over 16 square feet inside. The 2010 ADA Standards call for a 60-inch turning space, so confirm the unit meets your needs with the venue or permit office.
A wheelchair user can roll straight in without a step or ramp. Inside, the handrails help with the transfer to the seat.
Read the official rule on the U.S. Access Board ADA Standards page. The unit does not promise a 60-inch turning space. Confirm what your event needs with the venue or permit office.
How many accessible units does my event need?
Under 2010 ADA Standards §213.2, where portable toilets are clustered, at least 5% of the units in each cluster, and no fewer than 1, must be accessible. A cluster of 1 to 20 units needs 1 accessible unit; 21 to 40 units need 2. Count each cluster on the site separately.
| Units in the cluster | Accessible units needed (5%, minimum 1) |
|---|---|
| 1–20 | 1 |
| 21–40 | 2 |
| 41–60 | 3 |
| 61–80 | 4 |
| 81–100 | 5 |
Example: 30 units by the stage and 10 units by the parking lot are 2 clusters. The stage cluster needs 2 accessible units, and the parking cluster needs 1. Source: 2010 ADA Standards §213.2.
Confirm restroom counts with your venue or the City of Plano special event permit office. This is not legal advice.
Where should a wheelchair-accessible porta potty go?
On firm, level ground such as concrete, asphalt or packed gravel, with a firm accessible route to the 32-inch door. Keep the accessible unit in the same cluster as the other units. Avoid slopes, soft grass, mulch and spots with a curb or step between the path and the door.
- Firm surface: a wheelchair sinks into wet clay and loose mulch.
- Level ground: a tilted unit makes the door and transfer harder.
- Clear approach: leave open space in front of the door so a wheelchair can line up.
- Same cluster: do not hide the accessible unit far from the others.
The Comfort XL is 62 inches wide, so it will not pass through a typical 4-foot backyard gate. We usually set the unit on a driveway, parking lot or patio.
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Because ADA access depends on more than the unit. The surface, the route to the door, the slope and the number of units in each cluster all count. A unit with a 32-inch door and roll-in floor, set on soft grass far from the path, may not give real access.
We place the unit where you tell us and follow the placement tips above. Your venue, permit office or event planner decides what the event needs.
Who else uses the accessible porta potty?
Not only wheelchair users. The 62 by 62 inch body helps parents taking young kids inside, guests with walkers or canes, older guests who want handrails, and anyone who brings a stroller or a helper in. At family events, the accessible unit gets steady use all day.
Callers often ask for "the handicap one." We add one to many family reunions and church events even when no guest uses a wheelchair, because the extra room helps so many people. Planning a public event? See our event planning guide.
Is the wheelchair-accessible unit the right choice?
Yes, for any public event, any guest who uses a wheelchair or walker, and families with small kids. The trade-offs: a 33-gallon tank versus 60 gallons in a standard unit, a 62-inch width that needs a driveway or open space, and about 240 pounds to place on firm ground.
For a crowd, use mostly standard units plus the accessible units the cluster needs. Our 2026 call study found 5% of callers (9 of 172) asked for an accessible unit by name. Many more events need one than ask for one.