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i Pressurc Reducin� Valvc (PRV) Informatio�i Efv7C 1d.1i230.A regulates the installation of PRVs for individual services. Typically the installatien cost of an individual PRV is the responsibility of thc property oaner along with the cost oi opeation and i maintenance. Because the City is initiating the pressure change,the City will install the PRV at no ' charge. However,the long term operation and maintenance cost a�ill be the homeoerner's responsibility. This doament contains information for homeowners regarding PRV's being installed on the I nomeowner's service line. I'RV Maintenance Typically there is no maintenance on small individual PRVs. The PRV may have a pre-screen to protect the PRV and unless there is a noticeable flow restriction probiem, such as lo�ver water pressure,one wouid not need to regularly dean this. Most manuFacturers offer a rebuild kii, hovrever lhese are very rarely avaiiable locally. The City�vill provi�e you with copies of instruction manuals and other documentation that comes with the PRV. � PRV Gxpec[ed Life The City's experience is the PRV�vill in the neight�orhood of 10 years or longer. They are pretty simple , devices and typi�aliy do not faii. Indications your PRV is failing are: lo�v pressure, high pressure, fluctuati�g pressure and unusual noises coming from the PRV. PRV Replacement Cost Parts for PRV replacement mst range in price Behveen 570.00 ro 5;00.00,depending on the size and manufacturer. A home o�•mer may worl<on their own plumbing system by mde. Ho�.vever the City recommends hiring a licensed plumber to replace the uniL The installation price may run from$200 ro $400 and depends upon the plumber you hire.The Ciry recommends getting prices from three dif(erent plumbers in order to be sure you get the best price. PR1' Pressure Settings The City will sel Ihe pressure to your home to 60 psi,which should he the pressure you are normally � acc�stomed to. You may certainly adjus[ the level to its upper range(75 psi). This is a simple process of i turning the adjustment screw clnckwise(downJ to increase pressure �r counter dockwise to deurase pressure This would require temporarily installing a pressure gauge on your system for monitoring during adjustmenL Such a�,auge is usually adapted to altach to your ho5�:hib and only installed during I this process and removed afterwards. j The City will provide insVuctions to replace your PfiV v�hen the lime comes. You may contact Mark Doucette at 425�Z57-7231 or le(f Jesmer at 425-251-7Z3A. i � � II