{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-1220","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-1220","heading":"Equipment openings, closures and deflectors","body":"A. A cover or lid for equipment shall overlap the opening and be sloped to drain.\n\nB. An opening located within the top of a unit of equipment that is designed for use with a cover or lid shall be flanged upward at least two-tenths of an inch (5 millimeters).\n\nC. Except as specified under subsection D of this section, fixed piping, temperature measuring devices, rotary shafts, and other parts extending into equipment shall be provided with a watertight joint at the point where the item enters the equipment.\n\nD. If a watertight joint is not provided:\n\n1. The piping, temperature measuring devices, rotary shafts, and other parts extending through the openings shall be equipped with an apron designed to deflect condensation, drips, and dust from openings into the food; and\n\n2. The opening shall be flanged as specified under subsection B of this section.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 2. Design and Construction"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section1220/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:15Z","sha256":"de8bd17177c221e12458962bb73be36fd848b05e7d18421ac81c40069994eeb8","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-1210","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-1230"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}