Ablution Blocks and Crib Rooms Guide

What ablution blocks and crib rooms are

An ablution block is a portable toilet and shower building. A crib room, also called a lunch room, is a portable insulated room where a crew eats, rests and gets out of the weather. Together they are the site amenities that construction, civil, mining and event sites need before work starts.

AAD Logistics sells three ablution blocks and two crib rooms, all new, insulated and delivered Australia-wide from the Port Macquarie. This guide explains each unit, how they connect to services, and when buying beats hiring.

The ablution blocks

Unit	Size	Fit-out
10ft toilet and shower block	approx. 3,000 × 2,430 × 2,790 mm	Separate toilet room and shower room, 50-litre hot water system, 80 mm PIR insulation
10ft toilet block with two toilets	approx. 3,000 × 2,430 × 2,790 mm	Two separate toilet rooms, 15-litre hot water system, 80 mm PIR insulation
20ft toilet block, 3 standard and 1 accessible	20ft	Four toilets, each with its own entrance, 80 mm PUR insulation. Price on application

The two 10ft units suit small crews and tight sites. They share a footprint of about 3 m by 2.4 m, travel on a tilt tray and can sit beside a 20ft crib room without taking a second delivery slot on a larger vehicle.

The 20ft block exists for sites that need an accessible toilet alongside standard ones. Each cubicle has its own external door, so the block can be placed against a fence and still serve the whole crew. Because fit-out options vary, it is priced on application. Request a quote and we confirm price, lead time and delivery together.

The crib rooms

Unit	Size	Fit-out
20ft crib room with toilet	20ft	Large lunch area, separate toilet, roller shutter window, 80 mm PUR insulation
20ft crib room with toilet and shower	approx. 6,050 × 2,430 × 2,790 mm	Lunch area, separate toilet and shower room, 50-litre hot water system, 80 mm PIR insulation

Both crib rooms combine the lunch area and the amenity in one 20ft footprint, which saves a second unit and a second delivery on a small site. The toilet-and-shower version suits crews that finish dirty or work away from home. The toilet-only version suits day crews with a larger lunch area.

Insulation and comfort

Every unit carries 80 mm PUR or PIR insulation in the walls and roof. That is a step up from the 50 mm panels on entry-level site sheds and makes a real difference on a Queensland site in summer. Add a split system air conditioner and the crib room holds its temperature through the day. The ablution blocks stay cooler for the same reason, which matters in a shower room.

Connecting water, waste and power

The ablution blocks and crib rooms arrive with internal plumbing and electrical fit-out complete. On site they need three connections.

1. Water in. A mains or tank supply to the unit’s inlet. The hot water system fills from this.
2. Waste out. A connection to sewer, a septic system or a holding tank. Which one depends on the site, and a licensed plumber must make the connection.
3. Power. A licensed electrician connects the distribution board to site power. The hot water systems are electric.

Plan the connection points before delivery so the unit is placed with its inlets on the right side. Include the position of existing services in the site access fields at checkout, or send a sketch.

How many toilets does a site need?

The number depends on crew size, whether both men and women are on site, and the work health and safety rules that apply to your project. Those rules are set by regulators, not by us, so check the current code for your state and industry before you order. As a practical guide, the 10ft two-toilet block covers a small crew, and the 20ft four-toilet block covers a larger one with an accessible cubicle included.

Buy or hire?

Hire suits a job of a few weeks. Buying suits anything longer, and it suits contractors who move from site to site. Consider the following.

• Job length. Hire charges accumulate monthly. Over a long project, or over several projects, a purchased unit costs less.
• Reuse. A purchased unit moves to the next job on a tilt tray. AAD units are built to be relocated.
• Condition. A new unit arrives clean with an 18-month warranty. Hire stock is whatever the depot has.
• Resale. A well-kept ablution block or crib room holds value with regional contractors.

Placement, approval and delivery

Set the unit on bearers, blocks or piers so it sits level and off the ground. Level matters more for an ablution block than for a storage container, because drains need fall. Council approval may be needed for placement, so check with your local council. On a construction site the principal contractor usually manages this.

Delivery is AUD 745 per unit within the standard service area, shown at checkout. Regional mine and civil sites are quoted. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days and delivered typically 4 to 7 business days after that. Prices are in AUD and include 10% GST. Payment is by bank transfer or card.

Browse ablution blocks and crib rooms. For site preparation, read preparing your site for container delivery.