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Pressurc Reducin{; Valvc (PRV) Information EMC 1415.230.A regulates the installation of PRVs for individual services. Typlcally the installat�nn cost of an individual PR'✓ is the responsibility of the property ormcr along with the cost of operation and meintenance. �ecause the Ciry 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 hcmeowner's responsibility. ihis document contains information for homeowners regarding PRV's being installed on the homcowner's service line. PRV Maintenance Typically there is no mainten�nce on small individual PRVs. The PRV may have a pre-screen to protect the PRV and unless there is a noticeable flova restriction problem, such as lower water pressure, one veould not need to regularly dean this. Nlost manufadurers offer a rebuild kit, ho�vever these are very rarely available lo[ally. The City tvill provide you �vilh cupies of instruction manualti �{nd other documentation that comes with the PRV. PRV Gxpected Life The City's experience is the PRV will in the neighho�huod uf 10 years or lunger. Thcy are pr�tty 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 Replacentent Cost Parts for PRV replacement cost range in price between $70.00 to 5100.00,dependin�on the size and manufacturer. A home owner may work on their o�vn plumbing system by code. Hoe�ever the City recommends hiring a licensed plumber to replace the uniL �he installation price may run (rom $200 tu $400 and depends upon the plumber you hire.The City recommends getting pricez from three different plumbers in order to be sure yau get the best price. PRV Pressure Settin�;s The Cily will set the pressure to your home to 60 psi,which should be the pressure you are normally aaustomed to. You may certainly adjust the level to its upper range (75 psi). This is a simple procezs of turning the adjustment screw dockwise (down) to increase pressure or counter dockwise to decrease pressure. 7his�vould reyuire temporarily installing a pressure�auge on your system (or monitoring during adjustmenL Such a gauge is usually adapted to attach to your hose bib and only installed durin�; this process and removed atterwards. 1 he City�vill provide insVuctions lo replate your PRV�vhen the timr comos. You may rontart fvlarl, Doucettr at �1?'i-7_�i7 7731 or leff Jesiner at �i25-257-7?38.