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Pressure Reducing Valve (I'IiV) lnformation EMC 14.15.230.A regulates tlie installation o(PRVs for individual services. Typically the instailation cost of an individual PRV is the responsibility of the properry owner along with the cost of operation and maintenance. Because the Ciry is initiating the pressure change, the Ciry will install the PRV at no charge. However, the long term operetion 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 Nlaintenance Typically ihere is no maintenance on small individual PRVs. The PFV may have a pre-screen to prolect 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 o(fer a rebuild kit, however these are very rarely avaiiable locally. The Ciry 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 ihe 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 5100.00, depending on the size and manufacturer. A home owner may work on their own p;umbing system by code. However the City recommends liiring a licensed plumber to replace the unit. The installation price rnay run from 5200 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 S�ttings 7he City wiil 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 protess of turning the adjustment screw clockwise (downj to increase pressure or counter clockwise to decrease pressure. This would require temporarily installing a pressure gauge on your system for moniroring during adjustment. Such a gauge is usually adapted to attach to yo�r 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 Doucetle at 4.'_5-257 7231 or Je(f Jesmer at 425-257-7238.