Regulations · Updated 10 November 2026

Accessible toilet at events: what organisers need to know

At events open to the public, at least one accessible unit belongs in the sanitation plan. It is not an extra but part of the basic provision. What it needs is less the cabin itself than the space around it.

When

When an accessible cabin is part of the plan

The simple answer: whenever you do not know who is coming.

At public and semi-public events, meaning town festivals, markets, sports events, club festivals and concerts, an accessible unit is usually part of the conditions and in any case part of a good plan. At private functions such as weddings or company parties the guest list decides. As a guide for large events, plan one accessible unit per twenty cabins, but at least one.

The cabin

What the accessible cabin offers

Wheelchair-friendly and robust, usable without a water or power connection.

  • 1.55 metres wide and deep, so that a wheelchair can turn inside the cabin.
  • All-round grab rail and low-threshold access.
  • Double-roll paper holder as standard, fan heater and light available as add-ons.
  • Weight 127 kilograms, footprint around 2.4 square metres.

The cabin costs €320.00 net on a short-term rental for one to five days and €80.00 per week net on a long-term rental. All details are on the model page.

The space

What location and approach need

The most common mishap is not the missing cabin but the cabin nobody can reach.

  • Level, paved ground. A meadow with roots or gravel is not a path for a wheelchair.
  • A wide, signposted approach without steps, cables or guy ropes.
  • A location close to the action, not at the end of the grounds.
  • Lighting in the evening so that path and cabin can be found.
  • Seven metres of access for our service vehicle, during the event as well.

Accessibility beyond the cabin

A hand-wash station at a reachable height, a note in the programme and a contact person at the information point cost nothing and decide whether the accessible cabin can actually be used. How many units your event needs in total is shown by the requirements calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Is an accessible toilet compulsory at a town festival?

The requirements are set by the approving authority. At events open to the public, at least one accessible unit is usually among the conditions and in any case part of a good plan.

How many accessible cabins do I need?

At least one, and at large events one per twenty cabins as a guide. The requirements calculator on this site takes that into account.

Does the accessible cabin need a connection?

No. Like all our units it uses a closed tank system. Only light and fan heater need power.

What does the accessible cabin cost for a weekend?

€320.00 net flat rate for one to five days. Delivery and collection within the delivery area are included.

Next step

Question answered? Then on to the specifics.

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