{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-2260","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-2260","heading":"Backflow prevention device, when required","body":"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:\n\n1. Providing an air gap as specified under 12VAC5-421-2200;P or\n\n2. Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under 12VAC5-421-2210.P","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/section2260/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:17Z","sha256":"b5dac8376d0e1aed3432ca56dc2395bd3071f57b2f0c77fbe0db759c4ad9162d","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-2250","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-2270"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}