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What Does a Film Crew Need On Location?
Production sanitation in Eau Claire isn't one-size-fits-all. A short commercial shoot with 15 people might only need a couple of standard units and a handwash station. A feature shoot running three weeks with talent trailers, video village and a full grip truck needs something closer to what a construction site runs, minus the mud. We size crews the same way job sites do: OSHA 1926.51(c) calls for 1 toilet for every 20 workers on a site, and that ratio holds up fine as a starting point for a crew of PAs, grips and camera operators standing around for twelve hours. If your talent needs privacy and real plumbing, a deluxe flushable unit or a 2 stall restroom trailer works better than a bank of standard units lined up behind base camp. We also handle portable sink rentals for makeup and craft services, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a dryer at any handwashing station, not just sanitizer on a table. For night shoots we pair units with light towers, since OSHA 1926.56(a) sets minimum illumination levels for work areas, and a dark path to a portable toilet is a liability nobody needs on a call sheet. Ask about light tower rental and temporary power pole setups when you request a quote, especially if the location has no existing power drop nearby.
Do You Provide Generators for Locations Without Power?
Portable generator rental for film shoots is something we coordinate directly with your production's electric department, pairing a temporary power pole with generator capacity sized to your lighting and camera package. Locations around Eau Claire without existing 200 amp service need this planned ahead of the shoot date, not the morning of. We recommend confirming amperage needs with your gaffer before delivery day, since undersized power causes more location delays than a bad restroom count ever does. If GFCI protection is part of your rigging plan, note that OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) governs ground fault protection on temporary power at any job site, film or otherwise. We deliver power and sanitation together when the schedule allows it, which saves a truck trip and keeps the base camp footprint tighter. For multi-day location shoots near Chippewa Falls, 11.1 miles northeast of Eau Claire, or out toward Altoona, 5.1 miles southeast, we plan delivery routes around your call time so units are staged before crew call, not during it. A temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier often gets bundled into the same delivery, especially for shoots near public sidewalks or parking lots where extras or onlookers need to stay clear of the set.
How Far in Advance Should I Book for a Shoot?
Book as early as your location is locked, ideally two to three weeks out for anything beyond a one-day shoot, since restroom trailers and generator-paired power setups have limited availability on short notice around Eau Claire. Emergency turnarounds are possible; see our emergency porta potty rental page for same-day options. For multi-week features, a monthly porta potty rental rate makes more financial sense than daily billing, and we can walk through that math when you request a quote. If your location sits within city limits, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Eau Claire before delivery, and we handle that conversation directly so your locations manager doesn't have to. Storage needs matter too. Wardrobe, grip equipment and camera gear often need secure overnight storage between shoot days, and a storage container rental or mobile office trailer can double as a production office. Roll-off trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the vehicle for delivery, so tight urban locations or alley shoots should flag that early. If your set involves any ADA accessible porta potty needs for cast or crew, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, with a minimum of one, and section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle inside.
How many restrooms does a 30-person crew need?
Using OSHA 1926.51(c) as the baseline, 30 workers falls into the tier requiring at least one toilet seat and one urinal beyond the base unit for crews of 20 or fewer. In practice, most 30-person crews run two to three standard units plus a handwash station for comfort during long shoot days.
Can you deliver to a rural or remote filming location?
Yes. We serve locations throughout the Eau Claire area, including sites near Seymour, 3.5 miles east, and further out toward Menomonie, 24.3 miles west. Confirm site access and driveway clearance when booking so we can route the right delivery vehicle.
What's the difference between a standard unit and a restroom trailer for a shoot?
A standard unit fits tight budgets and background crew, running about 44 by 48 inches on the ground. A restroom trailer suits talent and department heads who need real sinks and privacy, especially on multi-day location shoots with a production schedule to protect.
Do you offer weekend rates for short shoots?
Yes, weekend pricing applies to short shoots that wrap in one to two days. Rates vary by unit type, so check our porta potty rental cost page or request a quote with your exact dates and crew size for an accurate number.
Can sanitation and power be delivered together?
Usually yes. Coordinating a temporary power pole delivery alongside restroom units on the same truck run cuts down on separate site visits and keeps your base camp setup on schedule. Mention both needs when you request a quote so we can route accordingly.
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