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manaboutown 08-11-2018 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1571168)
It's a pretty bright orange...that's fer sure.
And one size fits all...

ColdNoMore 08-11-2018 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1571173)
And one size fits all...
Methinks not.

OrangeBlossomBaby 08-12-2018 06:45 PM
Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?

graciegirl 08-12-2018 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1571417)
Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?
The pools aren't always close by. Sometimes there are as many as a dozen people working on a project. Sometimes their feet are dirty. This is very hot weather and these fine workers drink a lot to stay hydrated and don't sweat it all out. They need this necessary accessory close by. I am reasonably sure it is hotter and muggier than Connecticut. I can't speak to the bladders of workers here or there. I can't figure out why people are in such a tiz. We have had two pools put in in our small village of 53 homes in the last six months and of course as in all construction here there have been portapotties. Not one person even mentioned them and we gather together as a village about once a month.

What would be the purpose of locking the portapotty?

tophcfa 08-12-2018 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1571417)
Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?
The porta potties really aren't that big a deal. Also, stop and think that many of the homeowners having work done are part time residents that might not be there when the work is being done so they are not able to let the workers use the bathrooms in their houses. Expecting the workers to go use a public restroom is also not a viable option. First, I wouldn't want to be paying workers by the hour to have to drive to another spot to relieve themselves. Much easier to hit the port a potty and get back to finishing the job. Second, many work crews are dropped off by the job foreman and then later picked up, so they don't have a ride handy to go relive themselves. Lastly, I would not want the workers doing a job on my property to have to "hold it" if the urge comes on them. I am guessing that they would do much better and more effecting work if they were not forced to hold in the business that is at hand.

As far as requiring the construction workers to lock up the porta potties, think again. They are construction workers, not the company that owns and is required to clean out the potties. So the porta potty company comes to clean up and empty the potty and it is locked, not good. And who is really worried about strangers sneeking into the mouth of their driveway to use the porta potty? If someone really needs to go that bad, then be my guest and go for it. Lots of us old people going out for walks would welcome an opportunity to conviently empty their bladders when the unwelcomed urge strikes them.

CFrance 08-13-2018 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1571438)
The pools aren't always close by. Sometimes there are as many as a dozen people working on a project. Sometimes their feet are dirty. This is very hot weather and these fine workers drink a lot to stay hydrated and don't sweat it all out. They need this necessary accessory close by. I am reasonably sure it is hotter and muggier than Connecticut. I can't speak to the bladders of workers here or there. I can't figure out why people are in such a tiz. We have had two pools put in in our small village of 53 homes in the last six months and of course as in all construction here there have been portapotties. Not one person even mentioned them and we gather together as a village about once a month.

What would be the purpose of locking the portapotty?
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1571457)
The porta potties really aren't that big a deal. Also, stop and think that many of the homeowners having work done are part time residents that might not be there when the work is being done so they are not able to let the workers use the bathrooms in their houses. Expecting the workers to go use a public restroom is also not a viable option. First, I wouldn't want to be paying workers by the hour to have to drive to another spot to relieve themselves. Much easier to hit the port a potty and get back to finishing the job. Second, many work crews are dropped off by the job foreman and then later picked up, so they don't have a ride handy to go relive themselves. Lastly, I would not want the workers doing a job on my property to have to "hold it" if the urge comes on them. I am guessing that they would do much better and more effecting work if they were not forced to hold in the business that is at hand.

As far as requiring the construction workers to lock up the porta potties, think again. They are construction workers, not the company that owns and is required to clean out the potties. So the porta potty company comes to clean up and empty the potty and it is locked, not good. And who is really worried about strangers sneeking into the mouth of their driveway to use the porta potty? If someone really needs to go that bad, then be my guest and go for it. Lots of us old people going out for walks would welcome an opportunity to conviently empty their bladders when the unwelcomed urge strikes them.
Well put and thank you both.

MaryRDH 08-13-2018 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Chaser (Post 1570510)
This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psrl85d0eo.jpg
Is the resident having work done on the house? If so it’s the law there must be a portable pot. Call the number on the pot door, sometimes the company forgets to call in for a pickup, although that’s unusual because they pay by the day.

sam&rog 08-13-2018 05:13 AM
Ports potty
 
You could leave a house key out for the workers. I am sure they would rather use your bathroom than the porta potty.
A nice gesture would be a cold drink too.

Marathon Man 08-13-2018 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1571473)
Well put and thank you both.
I second that.

skip0358 08-13-2018 06:13 AM
Having worked outside for a good many years I was glad the Porta Potty was there. Do you have any idea the lost time IF a guy or gal had to leave a job site every time they needed to go and then the truck on the site also goes. As for using your house think about that one they're doing work outside mud, heat ,water, filth do you really want that in your house? I think not. When the job is done it will leave. Guess some people have never worked outside. As for using the pools read some of the older posts about the how dare the workers use the bathroom at the pools they leave them a mess and I pay a fee for that they don't

derbowling 08-13-2018 06:21 AM
Good Morning, To all concerned about the Porti Potty it is required by the State of Florida's Building Code if you take the time to look it up you will see you will be fined if it isn't on the job site for the workers to use on any job that is permitted through the county's for construction, So it really doesn't have anything to do with The Villages it's directed by the state.

OhioBuckeye 08-13-2018 07:01 AM
I'm surprise that the people that live there don't complain about it. TV have to know it's there! Doesn't it have a Phone # on it to call?

tgwright 08-13-2018 07:08 AM
The people may be starting a construction project. Typically the porta potty arrives before the contstruction starts. That's how it was for us.

lee60car 08-13-2018 07:14 AM
They are doing construction. So, yes, it is supposed to be there.

CWGUY 08-13-2018 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Chaser (Post 1570510)
This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psrl85d0eo.jpg
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Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1571511)
I'm surprise that the people that live there don't complain about it. TV have to know it's there! Doesn't it have a Phone # on it to call?
:oops:

airstreamingypsy 08-13-2018 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1571417)
Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?
Seriously? You think I would go out for hours, leave my dogs at home, and let pool workers go in and out of my house? Even if I didn't have dogs who could get out. If you have a pool installed, feel free to tell T&D no need for a potty for your guys, that you'll give them a key to your house. Just when I think I've read it all here.......

jjonesmim 08-13-2018 09:18 AM
This neighbor has obviously contracted major construction at their home with a reputable contractor. We had work done by T&D and they had one delivered before the work began, and had it picked up when the work was completed. Yes, an eyesore, but so convenient to keep their staff on task at our home during the project. The joke was, every contractor in the area would stop to use it to avoid driving all the way over to the pool restrooms. It will be a short-term inconvenience, but T&D told us it was Sumter County code for when they have a larger job. We noticed a neighbor had similar work done by a private contractor who did not provide the same services for their staff.....so that might be why you don't see them everywhere.

Dennis and Rose 08-13-2018 09:39 AM
So in youropinion No one should be allowed to improve their home, if its anywhere near you ?? Nice guy

Rwirish 08-13-2018 04:56 PM
You can always use it in a pinch.

manaboutown 08-13-2018 05:12 PM
Any walkers, runners or cyclists using it? At my age I never pass up a chance to go.

bbbbbb 08-13-2018 05:57 PM
Pots in Driveway
 
[QUOTE=Chaser;1570510]This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor


Happens a lot. Happened next door to us. A two week job drug out for 8 months. Stinky sat at the end of our Driveway while the job was actually next-door to us. In this case it was T and D. You may have noticed, it seems we are a community with poor management. Plenty of other examples for sure.

:MOJE_whot: :MOJE_whot:

graciegirl 08-13-2018 08:07 PM
[QUOTE=bbbbbb;1571759]
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Originally Posted by Chaser (Post 1570510)
This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor


Happens a lot. Happened next door to us. A two week job drug out for 8 months. Stinky sat at the end of our Driveway while the job was actually next-door to us. In this case it was T and D. You may have noticed, it seems we are a community with poor management. Plenty of other examples for sure.

:MOJE_whot: :MOJE_whot:
Why does placing a portable toilet near a job site according to OSHA guide lines equate to a "community with poor management". What are "plenty of other examples?"

Jima64 08-14-2018 02:49 PM
At least it looks in good shape.

manaboutown 08-14-2018 02:52 PM
Well, at least from the photo it appears to not have any graffiti on it. Count your blessings!

Marathon Man 08-15-2018 11:52 AM
Plenty of examples? - maybe.

Plenty of other communities to choose? - yep

600th Photo Sq 08-15-2018 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaser (Post 1570510)
This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psrl85d0eo.jpg
Rumor has it that the owner got fed up with dogs using his lawn as a " WC "...so he organized the " Port a Potty " .

Must be working the lawn looks great.

THUNDERCHIEF 08-15-2018 02:42 PM
Just start using the outhouse everyday, this will save you water

CCristella 08-16-2018 10:25 AM
Why don't you call the # on the pot and find out why it's there?;

Topspinmo 09-01-2018 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jojo (Post 1570667)
WE have a T&D one in our neighborhood too. Understand the purpose but why couldn't it be a more subtle color - soothing blue or green?
How about camouflage! That way you can't see it! I would imagine being it close to street the bright colors so some idiot won't run into it. Probably glows in the dark?


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