Pressure-regulating valves/zones

Background

A pressure-regulating valve automatically provides a predetermined pressure to all sprinklers in a zone.

Requirements and certification

All sprinkler heads with spray nozzles (non-rotary) shall be pressure-regulated at the head or zone valve.

Silver Gold Commercial/Institutional
Required Required Required

Program tip

The Florida Water Star Inspector will confirm the presence of pressure regulation during the inspection. More information about pressure is located here.

Irrigation valve with pressure regulation
Irrigation valve with pressure regulation
A pressure-regulating valve
A pressure-regulating valve