Plumbing 2.

Plumbing fixtures, devices, and

- The art and technique of installing pipes, appurtenances shall be supplied with
fixtures, and other apparatuses in water in sufficient volume and pressure
buildings for bringing in the supply of liquids, adequate to function satisfactorily and
substances and/or ingredients and without undue noise.
removing them; and such 3. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to
- Water, liquid, and other carried wastes use the minimum quantity of water
hazardous to health, sanitation, life, and consistent with proper performance and
property; also the cleaning.
- Pipes and fixtures after installation i.e., 4. Devices for heating and storing water shall
“plumbing system” be so designed and installed as to prevent
History of Plumbing Practice in the Philippines dangers from explosion through
In 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly overheating.
recognized by the government in the City of Manila. 5. Every building abutting on a street, alley,
Master Plumber John F. Haas became the first or easement with a public sewer shall
Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction connect its plumbing fixtures to the
and Inspection. A plumbing code based on the sewer system.
Plumbing Code of the United States was 6. Each family dwelling unit, shall have at
incorporated into the Building Code of the City of least one water closet, one kitchen-type
Manila. sink, a lavatory, and a bathtub or shower
In 1935, the National Master Plumbers to meet the requirements of sanitation and
Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was personal hygiene.
formally organized. 7. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth
Manila City Ordinance 2411, the non-absorbent material, free from
“Plumbing Code for the City of Manila” was concealed fouling surfaces, and shall be
enacted and placed under the Department of located in ventilated enclosures.
Public Services, Manila. 8. The drainage system shall be designed,
In 1954, the Third Congress approved constructed, and maintained to safeguard
House Bill No. 962 which on June 18, 1955, against fouling, deposits of solids,
became the R.A. 1378 “Plumbing Law of the clogging and with adequate cleanouts so
Philippines” upon ratification of President Ramon arranged that the pipes may be readily
Magsaysay. cleaned.
On January 28, 1959, the National 9. All piping shall be of durable
Plumbing Code of the Philippines prepared by NAMPAP-APPROVED materials, free
NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by form defective workmanship, designed
Malacañang. and constructed by Registered Master
Before Martial Law in 1972, Republic Act Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.
No. 6541 otherwise known as the “Building Code 10. Each fixture directly connected to the
of the Philippines” was passed with the “National drainage system shall be equipped with a
Plumbing Code of 1959” as the referral code in full water-sealed trap.
text. 11. The drainage pipes piping system shall be
The Professional Regulation designed to provide adequate circulation
Commission (PRC) adopted the Revised of air free from siphonage, aspiration or
Plumbing Code of 1999 which President Joseph forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
Estrada approved on December 21, 1999, under 12. Vent terminals shall extend to the outer
Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as the Plumbing air and installed to prevent clogging and
Law . the return of foul air to the building.
13. Plumbing system shall be subjected to such
22 Basic Principles of the Plumbing Code
tests to effectively disclose all leaks and
1. All premises intended for human use or
defects in the workmanship. (2 types of
habitation shall be provided with a
test – water and air test)
supply of pure and wholesome water,
14. Substances which will clog the pipes,
neither connected to unsafe water supply
produce explosive mixtures, destroy the
nor subject to backflow or back-siphonage.
pipes or their joints or interfere unduly
 with the sewage disposal process shall
not be allowed to enter the building drainage
system. Plumbing Cycle
15. Proper protection shall be provided to
prevent contamination of food, water,
sterile goods and similar materials by
backflow of sewage. When necessary, the
fixture, device or appliance shall be
connected indirectly with the building
drainage system.
16. No water closet shall be located in a room
or compartment which is not properly
lighted and ventilated.
17. If there is no sewer system in the area,
suitable provision shall be made for the
disposal of building sewage by some Water Functions Diagram
accepted method of sewage treatment
and disposal, such as a septic tank.
18. Where a plumbing drainage system may
be subject to backflow of sewage
suitable provision shall be made to
prevent its overflow in the building.
19. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in
serviceable condition by Registered
Master Plumbers. ● Flow of water (&water carried wastes)
20. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed should always be only in one direction (from
properly spaced, to be accessible for supply to disposal)
their intended use. ● The two sides should always be carefully
21. Plumbing shall be installed with due regard separated from each other.
to the preservation of the strength of
structural members and the prevention
of damage to walls and other surfaces
through fixture usage.
22. Sewage or other waste from plumbing
system which may be deleterious to the
surface or sub-surface waters shall not be
discharged into the ground or into any
waterway, unless first rendered innocuous
through subjection to some acceptable form
of treatment.
Components of Plumbing
● Water Distribution System
● Fire Protection System
● Plumbing Fixtures
● Sanitary Drainage System
● Storm Drainage System
● Fuel Gas Piping System
The Water Cycle
● Evaporation
● Condensation
● Precipitation
● Infiltration
● Percolation
● Subsurface Runoff