How does summer heat affect a porta potty?
Summer heat makes a porta potty smell sooner, makes the inside uncomfortably hot and speeds up how quickly the deodorizer breaks down. In Yuba City, July and August highs often pass 100°F, so units in full sun on busy sites need more frequent service or a better spot.
How often should a porta potty be serviced in summer?
A porta potty should be serviced at least weekly in summer, and twice a week when 10 or more people use it daily or it stands in full sun all afternoon. One extra visit costs $65 and does more for comfort than any other change.
| Daily users | Spring / fall | July–August |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | Weekly | Weekly |
| 6–10 | Weekly | Weekly, shaded spot |
| 11–20 | Weekly, 2 units | Twice weekly or 3 units |
Where should a porta potty go in hot weather?
In hot weather, put the porta potty in afternoon shade, such as the east side of a building or under a tree line at an orchard block end, with the door facing away from the sun. Keep it away from fences and walls that radiate heat, and close to water and shade for crews.
Heat rules for outdoor crews
California's heat illness prevention rule, 8 CCR 3395, requires outdoor employers to provide water, shade and rest. Placing toilets and hand washing near the shade and water station makes it easier for crews to use all three. Farm crews also follow the field sanitation rule, 8 CCR 3457.
Rule text: 8 CCR 3395.