5028 EL CHARLEE ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

Pressurc ReducinK 1�alt�c (PR1') Inforntation EfsC 14.15.230.A regulates the ins[allation of PRVs for individual services. Typically the installation cost o(an individual PRV is the responsibili:y of the property o�vner along�vith the cost of operation and rnaintenanre. Bewuse tiie City is initiating the pressure c'iange,the City�vill instail the PRV at no i char�;e. Ho�vever,the long term operation and maintena ice cost will be the homeowner's responsibility. 7��;document contains information for homeowners regarding PRV's being ins[alled on the nomcaw�er's service line. P:;l' Main.enance 7�;pically there is no maintenance on small individual PRVs. The PRV may have a pre-screen to protect the PRV and unless there is a notiteable flow restriction problem,such as lo�ver water pressure, one r:�uid not need to regularly dean this. Most manufacturers of(er a rebuild kit, however these are very r�rely available Iotally. The City will provide you�vith topies o(instruction maruals and other dacumentation that wmes�vith the PRV. :'R�' [xpected Life T�ie Cih;'s experience is the PRV�vill in the neigh6orhood of 10 years or longer. They are pretty simpte :!eeices and typi�ally do not faiL indications your PRV is failing are: lo�v pressure, high pressure, tluct.�ating pressure and unusual noises mming from the PRV. PRV Replacement f.ost i Parts for PRV replacement cost range in price between 570.00 to$100.Q0,depending on the size and I nanufacturer. A home o�vner may work on their own plumhing system by code. Ho�vever the City recommends hiring a licensed plumber to replate the uniL The installation price may run from 5200 ro y�iCO and depends upon the plum6er you hire.The City recommends getting prices from three different � plum�ers in order to be sure you get the best price. I'ItV Pressure Settings Tl�e City wili,et the pressure to your home to 60 psi,�vhich should be tfie pressure you are normally accustomed to. You may certainly adjust the level to its upper range(75 psi). Tfiis is a simpie process of 1 turning the adjustment screw do�kwise(down)to increase pressure or counler dockwise to decrease � nressure. This e�ould require temporarily installing a pressure gauge oo your system (or monitoring uu�ing adjustmenL Suth a�auge is usually adapted to altach to your hose bib and only installed durine thls process and removed a(terviards. The City wifl provide instruc[ions tn replace your PRV v�hen Ihe tirne comes. You may contatt Maric � ik�:ir:�ltr al,i?'i�.';7-7?il or Ic((le�tmcr ttt J75-?�7 1�33. �