Wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant are different descriptions
Ask for an ADA-compliant model when your plan requires one. PolyJohn describes the Comfort XL as wheelchair-accessible; the We’ll Care III and Satellite Freedom have manufacturer ADA-compliant configurations. Do not substitute a wider unit solely because it looks spacious.
Compare the actual equipment
| Model / feature | Published specification |
|---|---|
| PolyJohn We’ll Care III | 85.2 in W × 92.4 in D × 92.5 in H; 50-gal static tank; 395 lb |
| We’ll Care III access details | 32.75 × 80 in door frame opening; 60 in interior turning-circle diameter; 33 in grab-bar height; ground-level entry |
| Satellite Freedom | 66 in W × 86.5 in D × 90.5 in H; 310 lb; 32.7 × 80.8 in door opening |
| Freedom tank configuration | 35-gal tank is listed for ADA compliance. The 68-gal alternative is listed as non-ADA-compliant. |
| PolyJohn Comfort XL | 62 × 62 × 91 in; 33-gal static tank; 240 lb; 32 × 74 in door frame opening. Wheelchair-accessible classification. |
Manufacturer sources: We’ll Care III, Freedom, Comfort XL.
The approach matters as much as the unit
A restroom placed behind a curb, on soft grass, or across a steep slope may be unusable even if the model is compliant. Plan a firm, stable, slip-resistant route, entrance maneuvering space and a clear door swing. Keep cords, queue barriers and stored materials out of the route.
Plan accessible units by cluster
The ADA Standards address clusters of single-user portable toilets in section 213.2, Exception 3, with rounding covered by section 104.2. A five-percent calculation rounds up to whole units: a cluster of 10 gives 1 accessible unit; 20 gives 1; 21 gives 2. Separate clusters need separate consideration. The event organizer should confirm the complete layout and applicable requirements.
Construction-only facilities have a specific exception under section 203.2. That does not automatically decide every workplace accommodation or public-facing requirement.
Source: U.S. Access Board ADA Standards, sections 104.2, 203.2 and 213.2. Checked September 28, 2026.
Arvada event planning
For public gatherings, review the City of Arvada event guidance and venue conditions. A restroom order is not an event permit or an approval of the site plan. Send your anticipated attendance, restroom clusters and route conditions when requesting a quote.