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Pressurc Reducin�; Valvc (PRV) Informatiun E��iC 1�1.1�i.230A regulates the installation of PRVs for individual services. TyFically the installation cost of an individual PRV is the responsibili[y of the property owner along with [he cost of operation and maintenance. Because the Ciry is initiating the pressure change, the City wiil install the PRV at no charge However, the long term operation and maintenance cost�viil be the homeov✓ner's responsibility. This document contains iniormation for homeownen regarding PRV's being installed on the homeowner's service line. PI<V Maintenance Typically there is ao maintenanc_ on small individual PRVs. The PRV may have a pre-screen to protect the PRV and unless there is a noticeable flow restrictioii problem, such as Iower�vater pressure, one v�ould not need to regularly dean this. Nlost manu(acturers offer a rebuild kit, however these aie very rarely available locally. The City �vitl provide you with copies o(instruction manuais and other documentation that comes with the PRV. PRV t?xpected Life The City's experience is the PRV�vill in the neighborhood oF 10 years or longer. They are pretiy sin�ple devices and typically do not fail. Indications your PRV is failing are: low pressure, high pressure, (luctuating pressure and unusual noises coming from the PRV, PRV Replacement Cost - _ Paits for PRV replacement cost renge in price �etween 570A0 to$100.00, depending on the size and manufadurer. A home owner may work on thcir own plumbing system by code. However the Ciry recommends hiring a licensed plumber[o replace the unit. The installalion price may run from 5200 to $d00 and depends upon the plumber you hire.The City retommends getting prices from three di(ferent plumbers in order to be sure you get the best price. PRV Pressure Set[in;;s Thc City will set ihe pressure to your home to 60 psi, which should be the pressure you are normally xcus[omed to. You may certainly adjust the level to its upper range (75 psi). This is a simple prou�v;ot turning the adjustment screw dockwise (down)to increase pressure or cowiter dockwise to decrease pressure. This would require temporarily instal�ing a pressure gauge on your system for monitorin�; during adjustmenL Such a gauge is usually adapted to attath ro your hose bib and only installed dw in�; this process and removed aiterwards. 1 he City will provide instnidions to replace yoiu PRV�vhen the tiine coines. You may contart tvi.�rk Dnua•tte aI d2i-757J)31 nr lr(f lesmer at 425�'157-7235.