What is likely happening
Low pressure can come from a partly closed valve, a failing pressure-reducing valve, a clogged strainer, a backflow assembly problem, or booster pump issues.
What you can safely check
- Note which floors or fixtures are affected and when.
What an inspector will look at
- Valves and strainers
- Backflow assembly
- Booster pumps and tanks
Does this affect compliance?
Not usually a compliance issue unless it affects fire protection water.
When it becomes urgent
Urgent if it affects sprinklers or standpipes.
We can help with this
Backflow testing and certification is something Insparisk does nationwide. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request backflow testing and certificationTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.