Doing the Math

Factors to consider in your calculation

1.- Determine the total time the restrooms should be available.

• Under normal conditions, most people will use sanitation facilities once every 4 hours.

2.- Determine how many people will attend.

• If you’ll need the restrooms for multiple data then use the longest day and the peak attendance expected as a reference.

3.- If beverages or alcohol will be served, add 15% to 20% more restrooms.

4.- If there’s a higher ratio of women-to-men attending, add 15% to 20%.

5.- Add one handicap restroom per 20 standard restrooms or a minimum of one for events open to the public.

6.- Adequate hand-washing should also be provided with restrooms in all food service areas.