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Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Information EMC 14.15.230.A regulates the installation of PRVs for individual services. Typically the installation cost of an individual PRV is the responsibility of the property owner along with the cost of operation and 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 will be the homeowner's responsibility. This document contains information for homeowners regarding PRV's being installed on the homeowner's service line. PRV 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 problem, such as lower water pressure, one would not need to regularly clean this. Most manufacturers offer a rebuild kit, however these are very rarely available locally. The City will provide you with copies of instruction manuals and other documentation that comes with the PRV. PRV Expected Life The City's experience is the PRV will in the neighborhood of 10 years or longer. They are pretty simple devices and typically do not fail. Indications your PRV is failing are: low pressure, high pressure, fluctuating pressure and unusual noises coming from the PRV. PRV Replacement Cost Parts for PRV replacement cost range in price between $70.00 to $100.00, depending on the size and-' manufacturer. A home owner may work on their own plumbing system by code. However the City recommends hiring a licensed plumber to replace the unit. The installation price may run from $200 to $400 and depends upon the plumber you hire. The City recommends getting prices from three different plumbers in order to be sure you get the best price. PRV Pressure Settings The City will set the pressure to your home to 60 psi, which should be the pressure you are normally accustomed to. You may certainly adjust the level to its upper range (75 psi). This is a simple process of turning the adjustment screw clockwise (down) to increase pressure or counter clockwise to decrease pressure. This would require temporarily installing a pressure gauge on your system for monitoring during adjustment. Such a gauge is usually adapted to attach to your hose bib and only installed during this process and removed afterwards. The City will provide instructions to replace your PRV when the time comes. You may contact Mark Doucette at 425.257-7231 or Jeff Jesmer at 425.257-7238.