Plan restrooms for a Chicago event

Plan around peak attendance

Gather the expected peak attendance, event hours and dates, including setup and teardown. Explain the kind of event and whether food, beverages or alcohol are involved. These details help a provider evaluate usage; this site does not turn attendance into a final unit count.

Ask the venue which existing restrooms are actually available during the entire event, whether they are shared with other users and who is responsible for keeping them supplied.

Make the route work for your guests

Discuss accessible units and the complete route from the gathering area to the facilities. Consider surfaces, obstacles, visibility, approach space and door clearance. Ask the venue and provider to confirm suitability and applicable requirements.

Where children or families will attend, ask about the facility features and supervision arrangements your event needs rather than assuming every unit provides them.

Compare restroom trailer requirements with portable-toilet options.

Confirm setup, service and venue permissions

Identify the delivery entrance, setup time, pickup window and access for service vehicles during use. Ask who manages supplies and what happens if a facility becomes unusable. Plan handwashing alongside the restroom setup.

Check Chicago event permit resources. Sanitation planning alone does not determine whether a permit is needed, nor does it replace venue approval.

Build my event sanitation plan before asking for availability.