{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-2190","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-2190","heading":"Handwashing sinks, water temperature, and flow","body":"A. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.Pf\n\nB. A steam mixing valve shall not be used at a handwashing sink.\n\nC. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.\n\nD. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part V. Water, Plumbing, and Waste","Article 2. Plumbing System"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section2190/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:17Z","sha256":"20358046a6e2de1517d606b2e2d80f17728d533e2cdebfff564233105bec94f0","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-2180","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-2200"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}