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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

12VAC5-421-2260: Backflow prevention device, when required

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 12. Health
  2. Agency 5. Department of Health
  3. Chapter 421. Food Regulations
  4. Part V. Water, Plumbing, and Waste
  5. Article 2. Plumbing System

A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb (threaded faucet) if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law by:

1. Providing an air gap as specified under 12VAC5-421-2200;P or

2. Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under 12VAC5-421-2210.P

Collected 2026-09-14T04:50:17Z. Source file · JSON

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