What's the difference between a sanitizer station and a handwashing station?
A sanitizer station is a pump on a post. A handwashing station has a water tank, soap and a drain. If your crew is applying paints, coatings or pesticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires actual washing facilities, not sanitizer alone. That's why most Sandy job sites pair a portable sink rental with sanitizer stands at entry points, not instead of one. For general labor sanitation on a construction job, OSHA portable toilet requirements still point back to 1926.51(c) for toilet counts, and sanitizer stations sit alongside that, not in place of it. Farm crews doing hand labor fall under a different rule entirely, covered on our farm and agricultural restrooms page.
How many sanitizer stations do I need for my site or event?
Most jobs place one stand near each restroom cluster and one at any food or tool-handling area. A Sandy wedding at a venue with 150 guests usually runs two to three stands next to the event restroom rental setup. Construction sites often add one per standard porta potty rental grouping, since crews wash up right after using the toilet. For bigger builds, check our guide on how many porta potties do I need and scale sanitizer stands the same way. Fairs and festivals in Sandy, including anything sized like a county fair restrooms setup, tend to need one stand per 75 to 100 attendees near entry and food lines.
Where should sanitizer stations be placed on site?
Put them where hands actually get dirty: exits of every portable toilet rental unit, food prep tents and tool cribs. ADA Standards section 308.2.1 caps a forward reach at 48 inches high, so mount dispensers below that if you want the setup to work for wheelchair users. Pair stands with an ADA accessible porta potty unit when the site has one, since ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible toilet in any cluster. Keep a 36 inch clear path per ADA Standards section 403.5.1 in front of each stand so it doesn't block foot traffic near a restroom trailer rental or a row of standard units.
Pricing and refill options
| item | typical range | notes |
|---|---|---|
| standard unit day rate | $100 to $350 | pairs well with a sanitizer stand |
| standard unit week rate | $130 to $500 | for multi-day builds |
| delivery fee | $100 to $500 per day | covers stand drop-off with your order |
| service fee | $30 to $220 per week | includes porta potty hand sanitizer refill visits |
A porta potty hand sanitizer dispenser typically gets refilled on the same schedule as the toilet service, which ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets at once a week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Ask about porta potty hand sanitizer refill add-ons when you book, since bundling it with your porta potty rental cost quote usually beats a separate service call. Sandy sites 7.6 miles from Murray or 8.3 miles from South Jordan fall inside our normal delivery radius, along with the rest of our service areas.
Do sanitizer stations need power or water?
No. Most stands run on a manual pump or a battery sensor, no water hookup needed. If your site also needs a temporary power pole or a light tower rental, those are separate orders. Sanitizer stands go anywhere flat and stable, per ADA Standards section 302.1.
Can I rent sanitizer stations without renting a porta potty?
Yes. Some events just want extra hand sanitizing near food or check-in tables. Pair with a hand sanitizer station rental alone or add a portable restroom rental if guests need a toilet too. Either way, delivery fees apply per the table above.
How often do stations get refilled?
Weekly is standard, matching the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 service interval for toilets. High-traffic events like a festival restroom rental job may need mid-week top-offs, which we can schedule.
Does sanitizer meet OSHA handwashing rules?
Not on its own. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and water or a hand-drying device. If your crew applies coatings or pesticides, 1926.51(f)(1) kicks in and sanitizer doesn't satisfy it.
Can I get a sanitizer station for a home project?
Yes. Homeowners doing a home renovation porta potty rental often add one stand at the driveway or entry point for guests and crew.
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