ADA Porta Potty Rental in North Carolina

North Carolina Conditions That Matter for Accessible Units

Across the 165 North Carolina places listed here (NOAA 1991–2020 normals by nearest station, Census TIGER coastline):

• 85 of 165 listed places are in the wet band for rain
• None of the 76 places with snowfall data average 20+ inches of snow
• 8 of 165 listed places are within 5 km of a shoreline (TIGER)

Heavy rain is common in most of the state, so build accessible routes on pavement or compacted gravel rather than grass.

Range Across the State

Across the 165 listed North Carolina places with this figure (NOAA 1991–2020 normals), the low end is about 38 inches of precipitation a year (Monroe, Waxhaw and 5 other listed places) and the high end about 60 (Wilmington, Leland and 13 other listed places); the middle place is near 45.

By Climate Region

By DOE Building America climate region (county level, PNNL guide), the planning focus shifts: Mixed-Humid (143 places): routes that stay firm after rain and clear of ice in winter; Hot-Humid (20 places): routes that stay firm after summer storms; Cold (1 place): routes and ramps cleared of snow and ice.

How Many Accessible Units

At least 5% of the units in each cluster must be accessible, rounded up (U.S. Access Board guide to the ADA Standards):

Worked example: the PSAI chart gives 38 units for 5,000 people over six hours. In one cluster, 5% of 38 is 1.9, so 2 accessible units; split into two clusters of 19, each needs 1, so 2; split into three clusters of 13, 13 and 12, each needs 1, so 3. Spreading units out can raise the count.

What to Ask For

• How many units are in each cluster (at least 5% accessible, rounded up)
• A firm, level, accessible route to the door
• Ramps for any level change
• Placement next to the main restroom row