how to retro fit an anti backflow valve?

[Mrikert]

We were told by the inspector that we needed a vacuum breaker/ anti backflow device on our hand held shower head. I don't understand how to retro-fit such a valve into the system. There was some mention of something needing to be 6" above the deck, not easy to do, with porcelain tiles. Yes it's my mistake, as I didn't know that it was needed.

The fixture is an american standard amaryllis set up

any help would be much appreciated.

Is there such a thing as a replacement hand-held device with an anti siphon valve built into it?

 

[Jadnashua]

The ones Grohe includes with their hand held devices fit on the hose and just screw onto the lower end. Have you checked the American Standard website? This is required...they must have a way to resolve it.

Now, if there is a tub filler that is too low, that's another problem.

 

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[Mrikert]

Thanks Jim:
Actually it's a deck mount set up on the tub, not the shower. We flunked the shower vacuum breaker too but that was easy to fix with the Grohe outlet one.

Yes I've tried to talk with American Standard. They specify a valve (#028708) should be used "where code requires" ... but I can't find it on their or the Porcher websites, or locally.

again thanks for whatever help you can offer.

margie