2VAC5-585-2190. Handwashing sink, water temperature, and flow.
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
B. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink.
C. 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.
D. If an automatic handwashing facility is installed, it shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 07, eff. January 1, 2010; Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.