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� <br /> Prctistn�c Reducin};Val�•c (PR1') Inforntation <br /> Et✓.0 1:.15.23QA regulates ihe installalion of PRVs for individual sen�ices. Typically the installation cost <br /> of an individual PftV is the responsibiliry of the property o�vner along�vith the cus[ of operation and <br /> mcnntenance. Because the Ciry is inrtiating the pressure change,the City�vill install the PRV a[ no <br /> charge. However,the long term operation and maintenance cost wili be the homeovmer's <br /> responsihility. <br /> This document contain;inFormation for homeowners regarding PRV's being installed on the <br /> iiomeowner's seivice iine. <br /> !'IZN f�1aintenancc <br /> r�pica�ly there is no ma�ntenance on small individual PRVs. 7he PItV may have a pre-screen to protect <br /> the PRV and unless there is a noticeable(low restriction problern, such as lu�ver water pressure,one <br /> J c�uld not need to regularly clean this. Most manu(acWrers offer a rebuild kit, however these are very <br /> r,vely avaiia�le Iocally. The City will provide you with copies of instruction manuals and other i <br /> ducurnentatimi ihat comes with the PRV. � <br /> f'R1' Gxpectr.d Life ' <br /> 1 he City's.xperience is the PRV�vill in the neighborhood of 10 years or longer. They are pretty ;iinp,e <br /> dreices antl typically do not fail. Indi[ations your PRV is failing are:low pressure,high pressum, <br /> fluctuating pressure and unusual noises toming from the PRV. <br /> Pitl� Replacemenc Cost <br /> i'nrts for PRV replacement cost rangc in price het�veen 570.00 to 5100.00,depending on thc size and <br /> rn.{nufacturer. A home ovmer may work on their own plumbing system by code. Ho�vever the�iry I <br /> ri�commends hiring a licensed plumber to replace Ihe unit ihe installation pnce may run from ti200 to <br /> >i00 and depends upon the plumber you hire.The City reconunends get[ing prices fro�n ihree di(ferent <br /> pl�imbers in order fo be sure you gel the best pricc. <br /> I'll1' Pressure Settings — ----- - -- � <br /> Iii: City�vill set the pmssure to your homc to GO psi, �vhich should be the p�essuie you are normally ! <br /> .+ccustomed to. 1bu may certainly adjusl the level lo ils upper range(75 psi). This is a simple pron�ss o( ; <br /> tuining the adjuslinent scre�v clork�vise (do�m) to increase pressure or counter do[kwise t��decrease i <br /> p���uure. Th�s would reyuirc temporarily installing a pressure gauge on your system for monitoring � <br /> �hmng adjustmenL Such a gauge is usually adapied to attach to your hose bib and only installed dunne <br /> this process and removed aftcrwards. <br /> The Ci�y�vill provide instrucfions la rrpi.ice your Pf2V eahen ihe time coines. You rray contact I�4arl< � <br /> Uou�Plic .�; d!S 'SI-IJ.;I nt I�'I(J�•SInCI dl -1S-2[il 11 i$. � <br /> � <br /> I <br /> I <br /> � <br />