How Many Hand Sanitizer Stations Do I Need?
Start with your worker or guest count and go from there. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios at one facility per 20 workers, and most Kokomo contractors size sanitizer stations the same way. A crew of 40 usually runs two stations, spaced so nobody walks far to use one. If you're already ordering portable toilet rental units, check our guide on how many porta potties do i need to size both at once. Note that OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) applies specifically to handwashing after paint, coatings, herbicides or insecticides work, not general sanitation, so a standard construction site relies on 1926.51(c) instead. Weddings and festivals run leaner. A single station near the event restroom rental cluster usually covers 75 to 100 guests for a few hours. For farm crews, field sanitation rules under 1928.110 call for a facility within a quarter mile walk, which matters for spread-out sites like those we serve near Cassville, 7.9 miles north of Kokomo.
What's the Difference Between a Sanitizer Station and a Portable Sink?
A sanitizer station dispenses gel or foam and needs no water hookup. A portable sink rental delivers actual soap-and-water handwashing, which 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires for washing facilities, soap and towels or a dryer included. Hand sanitizer does not satisfy that standard on its own. Food vendors and grease-heavy job sites, including anyone pairing service with grease trap pumping, usually need the sink, not just gel. Construction crews doing general labor often mix both: a sink near the break area, sanitizer stations scattered by the standard porta potty rental units. If you're unsure which your site needs, our handwashing station rental page breaks down both options side by side, and handwashing requirements covers the OSHA language in plain terms.
Where Should Stations Be Placed on a Kokomo Jobsite?
Put them at entry points, near food areas, and beside every restroom cluster. ADA Standards 403.5.1 calls for a 36 inch clear route to any accessible unit, so keep sanitizer stands from narrowing that path. If you're running an ada accessible porta potty on-site, ADA 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units to be accessible, and the sanitizer station near it should sit on stable, slip-resistant ground per ADA 302.1. For construction site services in Kokomo, we usually deliver stations alongside toilets, dumpsters and fencing in one trip. Our porta potty placement guide has more detail on spacing for larger sites, and the porta-potty rental checklist walks through what to confirm before delivery day.
Pricing
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard station | day | 50 |
| standard station | weekend | 62 |
| standard station | week | varies by order size |
Refills and dispenser servicing come with weekly and monthly plans. Ask about bundling with monthly porta potty rental for long jobs.
Do you refill the sanitizer during the rental?
Yes. Our route techs check and refill dispensers on the same schedule as our porta-potty rental service visits. Longer jobs get a set refill day. If you're running a multi-week build near Center, 5.5 miles southeast of Kokomo, we'll set a recurring schedule so gel never runs dry mid-shift.
Can I rent just the dispenser without a full station?
Most Kokomo orders include the stand, since a bare porta potty hand sanitizer dispenser without a stable base tips over on gravel or grass. We can mount smaller units to an existing temporary fence rental panel on tight sites where floor space is limited.
Do sanitizer stations need a permit in Kokomo?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. For anything set on a sidewalk, parking strip or roadway, check with Kokomo's local office first. Our porta potty permit requirements page has more on what to ask.
How often should the dispenser be checked?
Weekly at minimum, matching the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline service interval used across portable sanitation. High-traffic events like a county fair or festival restroom rental job need daily checks instead.
Can I add stations to an existing rental order?
Yes, anytime. Call Kokomo Porta Pros or use request a quote and we'll add stations to your current portable restroom rental delivery, no separate trip needed in most cases.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.