ADA-compliant by default on public-facing sites. Inspected before delivery. Logged after every pump.
The version of construction site sanitation most Stem GCs tolerate goes like this: cheapest weekly quote, late delivery on mobilization day, missed pumps during peak weeks, no documentation the supervisor can audit, and zero accessibility consideration unless the GC specifically requests it. By month four, there's usually been at least one inspection issue and one half-day productivity hit nobody bothered to track.
Doing it right looks different. The unit lands on mobilization morning, having passed our pre-delivery inspection that morning. Service runs every Tuesday for the project's duration — same driver, same window. Photo logs hit the GC's project email within an hour of every pump. ADA-compliant units are included by default on public-facing sites and on commercial projects with mixed-ability workforces — not as an upcharge after the fact. The supervisor's only contact with us during the project is the monthly invoice.
The price difference between these versions is real. The value difference is bigger. We compete on the second number, with accessibility built into the standard.
"Reliable sanitation that protects your project and your crew."
Each tier serves a real operational need.
OSHA-compliant single-stall unit. Construction-grade build, deodorizer, sanitizer dispenser, anti-bacterial coating. Pumped weekly minimum.
Required on most Stem commercial sites involving food service or skilled trades.
Wheelchair-accessible unit with full-width ramp, internal grab bars, expanded turning radius. Federally compliant, documented for inspection. Standard inclusion on public-facing sites.
Required by federal accessibility standards on construction sites with public-facing work zones, including municipal projects and commercial builds with public access.
Twice or three-times-weekly servicing for crews of 20+ or sites running multi-shift operations.
Single coordinator across multiple Stem job sites. One invoice, one phone number, multiple addresses.
A code, not a checklist.
We don't dispatch units that haven't passed our morning yard inspection. We don't skip pump days because a route is running long — we re-deploy a second truck before missing a scheduled service. We don't put drivers on construction sites without our internal site-safety briefing complete. We don't bill for services we didn't perform — every pump logs a timestamped photo to your inbox, and you can audit any week of service in real time. We don't treat ADA accessibility as an afterthought on multi-trade or public-facing sites — required compliance is included by default, and we'll explain when it's not necessary if you'd prefer not to include it. And we don't dispatch units to a job site without confirming the placement spot accommodates the configuration ordered. If you book an ADA unit, we ensure the access path supports the ramp angle before delivery.
Three layers of cost when site sanitation isn't handled.
A 12-person crew walking off site multiple times a day to find a working bathroom loses 60+ minutes daily. Across a 90-day project, that's 90 hours of crew time gone.
OSHA Standard 1926.51 requires accessible toilet facilities scaled to crew size. Federal accessibility standards require ADA-compliant units on certain construction sites. Citations from either follow your company forward.
Mixed-ability crews are increasingly common on commercial projects in Stem. A site without compliant accommodation sends a quiet message — and it tends to be the kind of message that makes its way into reviews, complaint filings, and future-bid disqualifications.
Your view of the timeline.
"Do I really need ADA compliance on my site?"
Depends on the project type, public-facing status, and workforce composition. Federal rules apply to certain sites; we'll walk you through which apply to yours during the quote.
"What if my crew count fluctuates?"
Tell us your peak count. We size for peak and scale down between phases without re-contracting.
"What about damage on a rough site?"
Construction wear is normal. We document at delivery and pickup. Reasonable wear is on us. Beyond that, we discuss with photos before billing.
Practical reference for Stem project managers.
Federal accessibility law (Title III of the ADA) requires that "places of public accommodation" provide accessible facilities. This generally extends to construction sites under specific conditions: sites where construction workers include individuals with mobility disabilities, sites with public-facing work zones (sidewalks, plazas, public parks), and sites where the eventual building must comply with ADA, where construction-period sanitation may also fall under accessibility scrutiny depending on jurisdiction.
The practical screening: if your site has any public foot traffic crossing through the work zone, any worker on the project who has identified mobility considerations, or any portion of the project that will be subject to ADA inspection upon completion, you should plan for ADA-compliant porta potty accommodations.
Takeaway you can act on now: ask your superintendent during the quote call whether any of the three above conditions apply to your site. If yes, include an ADA-compliant unit in the original booking — adding it later as a swap typically costs more and creates documentation gaps that surface during inspection.
"GC running mixed-trade commercial builds across Stem. The coordinator flagged ADA compliance during quote on a public-facing project — saved us from an inspection issue we hadn't anticipated."
"Had a unit knocked over by a forklift on day three of mobilization. Replacement on the ground in three hours. They also caught that the original ADA placement spot had shifted and re-leveled it without us asking."
"Multi-site setup across four active job sites in Stem. Same coordinator handled all of them. The accessibility review on each site quote felt thorough."
OSHA baseline: one unit per 10 workers for a 40-hour week. Hand wash stations required for crews involving skilled trades. ADA-compliant units required on public-facing sites and certain commercial projects.
Yes. Every service hit logs with timestamped photo, stored for the duration of your rental. Available on demand.
Yes. Multi-site GCs frequently consolidate billing with us. One coordinator, one invoice, multiple addresses.
48 hours standard inside Stem city limits. Same-day possible for orders before noon.
Send us your crew count, mobilization date, and site address. A written quote returns by end of business — including ADA compliance review where applicable.
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