WATER SUPPLY

AND
Chapter 6
DISTRIBUTION
 INTRODUCTIO
N
The Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines is a comprehensive set of regulations and
standards aimed at ensuring safe, efficient, and
environmentally responsible plumbing practices
throughout the country.
It covers various aspects of plumbing, including the
design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing
systems, as well as the construction and disposal of
septic tanks and sewage systems.
 Chapter 6 is essential for maintaining
public health, preventing waterborne diseases,
and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of
water supply systems in the Philippines. By
adhering to these regulations, plumbers and
builders can help create a safer and healthier
environment for everyone.
CHAPTER 6: WATER SUPPLY AND
• Chapter 6 of the Revised National Plumbing
DISTRIBUTION
Code of the Philippines plays a pivotal role
in ensuring a safe and efficient water supply
and distribution system. Here are its key
points of importance:
1. Ensuring Potable Water Supply
2. Preventing Contamination
3. Cross Connection Control
4. Regulating Hot and Cold Water Systems
5. Standardization
SECTION 601 - RUNNING WATER
REQUIRED
• Each plumbing fixture shall be provided with
an adequate supply of potable running water
so arranged as to flush and keep same in
dean and healthful conditions without
danger of backflow or cross-connection.
• Water closets and urinals shall be flushed by
means of an approved flash tank or
flushometer valve.
• Faucets and diverters shall be connected to
the hot and cold water distribution supplies
so that the hot water supply is located at left
side of the combination fittings.
 SECTION 602 -
UNLAWFAL
CONNECTIONS
Prohibition of connections that allow polluted
water to enter the system - Prevent any
connections that could introduce contaminants into
the water supply.

Provision of approved backflow prevention

devices - Install approved backflow prevention
devices to avoid contamination.

No water piping supplied by any private water supply

system shall be interconnected to an approved city
water supply system or any other source of supply
SECTION 603 - CROSS CONNECTION
Cross connections are points where the potable (drinkable) water supply can come into
contact with non-potable water CONTROL
or other contaminants. This can occur through a variety
of means, such as faulty plumbing connections, improper use of hoses, or backflow from
industrial processes.

How Cross Connections Lead to Contamination:

1. Backsiphonage: This occurs when there is a sudden drop in the pressure of the
potable water supply system, causing a vacuum or negative pressure. Non-potable
water, containing contaminants like chemicals, bacteria, or waste, can be sucked back
into the potable water system through cross connections.
2. Backpressure: This happens when the pressure in a non-potable system exceeds the
pressure in the potable water system. This can be due to pumps, temperature increases
in boilers, or elevation changes. The higher pressure forces contaminants from the non-
potable source into the potable water system.
 SECTION
Prevention Measures: 603:
• Backflow prevention devices : Install devices
such as air gaps, atmospheric vacuum breakers,
double check valves, pressure vacuum breakers,
and reduced pressure backflow preventers at
critical points in the plumbing system.
• Regular inspections: Conduct routine
inspections of plumbing systems to identify and
correct any potential cross connections.
• Proper maintenance: Ensure that all backflow
prevention devices are tested and maintained
regularly to ensure they are functioning correctly.
 SECTION
Types of backflow prevention assemblies
• 603:
Air Gap - An unobstructed vertical distance through the
free atmosphere between the lowest opening and the flood
level rim of any fixture
• Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker - Consists of one body,
one checking member, and one atmospheric opening.
• Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention - Includes
two check valves, four test cocks, and two gate valves
• Pressure Vacuum Breaker- Comprises one air inlet
valve, one check valve, two test cocks, and two gate
valves.
• Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention - Contains
two check valves, one pressure relief valve, four test cocks,
and two gate valves.
 SECTION
603:

AIRG AV
DC
AP B

PV RP
B
TABLE 6-1
 SECTION
GENERAL

• ALL ASSEMBLIES
603:
REQUIREMENTS
SHALL CONFORM TO LISTED STANDARDS AND
ACCEPTABLE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
OVER THE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLIES.
• Access and clearance shall require minimum of 305 mm space between
the lowest portion of the assembly and the grade, floor or platform.
• Installations elevated more than 1.52 meters above the floor or grade
shall be provided with a permanent platform capable of supporting a
tester or maintenance person.
• Backflow prevention for hot water over 43.3° C shall be listed type
assembly designed to operate at a temperature of 43.3° C or higher
without rendering any portion of the assembly inoperative.
• Fixtures, appliances, or appurtenances with integral backflow preventers
or integral airgaps manufactured as a unit shall be installed in
accordance with their listed requirements.
 SECTION
SPECIFIC
603:
REQUIREMENTS
• WATER CLOSET AND URINAL FLUSHOMETER VALVE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH
A LISTED ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER WHICH SHALL BE INSTALLED AT
THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE FLUSHOMETER VALVE WITH THE CRITICAL
LEVEL AT LEAST 152 MM.

• Water closet and urinal tanks shall be equipped with a listed ballcock. The
ballcock shall be installed with a critical level at least 25 mm above the full
opening of the overflow pipe. Water closets having the flush valve seat less
than 25 mm above the flood level rim of the closet bowl shall have the
ballcock installed in a separate and isolated compartment of the tank.

• Inlets to tanks, Vats, sumps, Swimming pools and other receptors when
protected by a listed atmospheric vacuum breaker shall have such
atmospheric vacuum breaker installed in the discharge side of the last valve
with the critical level of not less than 152 mm or in accordance with its
listing above the flood level rim of such equipment, and all downstream
piping.
 SECTION
SPECIFIC
603:
REQUIREMENTS
• LAWN SPRINKLING SYSTEMS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH LISTED
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKERS INSTALLED ON THE DISCHARGE
SIDE OF AGE OF THE LAST SHUTOFF VALVE.
• Portable water outlets with hose attachments shall be protected
by a listed non-removable hosebibb-type backflow preventer or
by a listed atmospheric vacuum bagel installed at least 152 mm
above the highest point of usage.
• Water inlets to water supplied aspirators shall be equipped with
a listed atmospheric vacuum breaker mounted at least 152
millimeter above the aspirator unit or equipped with a listed
backflow preventer.
• Non-portable water piping shall be exposed and all
exposed portions shall be properly identify. Rach outlet
on the non-potable water line which may be used for
drinking or domestic purposes shall be posted:
"DANGER-UNSAFE WATER"
 SECTION 604 - MATERIALS
• Water pressure pipes shall be of brass, copper, centrifugal cast iron (CCI), B
& S and F & F ends, ductile cast iron (DCI), galvanized wrought iron,
galvanized steel, or other approved PE & PVC water pressure pipe
manufactured to recognized standards may be used for cold water
distribution systems. CPVC water pipe and tubing may be used for hot and
cold-water distribution systems within a building.

• Cast iron fittings up to and including 51 mm in size when used in connection

with portable water piping shall be galvanized.

• Piping and tubes which were previously used for any purpose other than for
portable water system shall not be used.

• Water pipes and fittings with a lead content that exit 8% shall be prohibited
and not used in portable piping systems.
 SECTION 605 - VALVES
• Valves up to and including 51 mm in size shall be brass or other
approved materials. Sizes over 51 mm may have cast iron or brass
bodies and each gate valve shall be a fullway type with working parts of
non-corrosive materials.

• A valve used to control two or more openings shall be a full way gate
valve. It shall be installed on the discharge side of each water meter and
on each and metered water supply. A fullway gate valve shall be installed
on the cold water supply pipe to each water heater near the water
heater.

• A single control gate valve shall be installed in a water supply line ahead
of any automatic metering valve which supplies a battery of fixtures.

• All required shutoff or control valves shall be accessible.

 SECTION 606 - GRAVITY SUPPLY
• TANKS
Elevated or gravity storage tank for potable water supply shall be tightly
covered to keep out unauthorized persons, dirt and vermin. The covers
of gravity tanks shall be vented with a return-bend vent pipe having an
area not less than the area of the down-feed riser pipe, and the vent
shall be screened with a fine corrosion-resistant screen with openings not
less than 14 nor more than 18 mess per 25 mm.

• Potable water inlets to gravity tanks shall be controlled by a float valve,

float switch or electrode-type water level control to prevent the tank
from overflowing.

• Gravity tanks shall be provided with a valved drain pipe and an overflow
pipe screened.
 SECTION 607 - WATER PRESSURE,
PRESSURE REGULATORS, AND
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
• Inadequate Water Pressure - Whenever the water pressure in the
main or other source of supply wilI not provide a water pressure of at
least 103 kPa, after allowing friction and other pressure losses, a hydro-
pneumatic pressure tank or an elevated tank and booster pump will
provide said 103 kPa pressure.

• Excessive Water Pressure- Where the local water pressure is in excess

of 551 kPa, an approved-type pressure regulator preceded by an
adequately sized strainer shall be installed to reduce the pressure on the
building side of the regulator to the required supply pressure.

• Each pressure relief valve shall be an approved automatic type with

drain, and each such relief valve shall be set at a pressure of not more
than 1031 kPa.
 SECTION 608 - INSTALLATION,
INSPECTIONS, AND TESTING

• lnstallation - all water piping shall be adequately supported to the

satisfaction of the Administrative Authority. Burred ends shall be
reamed to the full bore of the pipe or tube. All pipings, equipment,
appurtenances and devices shall be installed in a workmanlike manner
in conformity with the provisions and intents of this Code. All water
service yard piping shall be at least 0.3 m below the finish ground level.

• The bottom of the water pipe at all points, shall is at least 0.3 m above
the top of the sewer or drain line.

• Water pipes crossing sewer or drainage piping constructed of clay or

materials, not approved for use within a building, shall be laid a
minimum of 0.3 m above the sewer or drainpipe.
 SECTION 608 - INSTALLATION,
INSPECTIONS, AND TESTING

• Inspection - no water supply system or portion thereof, shall be

covered or concealed until it has been tirst inspected, tested and
approved.

• Testing - water piping shall be tested and approved

• Unions - unions shall be installed in the water supply piping within

0.3 meter away from regulating equipment, water heater,
conditioning tank and similar equipment which require removal for
servicing or replacement.
 SECTION 609 - SIZE OF POTABLE
WATER PIPING
• The size of the water meter and the immediate piping from the
meter or from other source of unmetered water supply to the risers,
fixture supply branches, fixture connections, outlets or other uses
shall be based on the total water demand and shall be determined
according to the methods and procedures.
•All such devices shall be of types approved by the Administrative Authority and tested for flow
ratings and pressure losses by an approved laboratory or recognized testing agency against
standards consistent with this Chapter. The maximum rated flow and the pressure loss shall be
stamped legibly on the device or on a metal label, permanently attached with the device, and shall
be in the following form:
 SECTION 609 - SIZE OF POTABLE
WATER PIPING
• Where the maximum length of supply piping is 61 meters or less,
each water piping system of fifty fixture unit (FU) or less shall be
sized in accordance with the values set in table 6-6.
 SECTION 609 - SIZE OF POTABLE
WATER PIPING
• Size of Branches - The number • Sizing Systems for
of fixture units handled by a Flushometer Tanks- The size of
branch shall determine the size of branches and mains serving
that branch. flushometer tanks shall be
• SIZING FOR FLUSHOMETER consistent with the sizing
VALVES procedures for flush tank water
closets.
• Sizing systems With Hot Water
Piping - In sizing the water piping
system having a total demand of
50 FU, or less, the greatest
developed length of the Cold water
supply piping may be used and the
length of the hot water piping is
ignored when the hot water piping
 SECTION 610 - WATER CONSERVATION

• The maximum discharge flow

rates for plumbing fixture
fittings shall be in accordance
with applicable standards
• Flush volumes for low
consumption and water saver
water closets and urinals shall
he in accordance with
applicable standards.
 SECTION 611 - PIPING INSTALLED IN
FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION

• Where piping is installed and penetrates required fire resistive

construction, the fire resistant integrity of the construction shall be that
required by the Administrative Authority, or when not established by
the building Code, by qualified testing methods approved by the
Administrative Authority Approval shall be obtained prior to installing
any such piping.

SECTION 612 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

ABRASSION
• Hangers and straps shall not compress, distort, cut or abrade the piping
and shall allow free movement of pipe. Pipe exposed to damage by
sharp surfaces shall be protected.
 SECTION 613 - SUPPORT

Support all piping at intervals of not more than four (4) feet
(1219 mm), at end of branches, and at change of direction or
elevation. Supports shall allow free movement, but shalI restrict
upward movement of lateral runs to avoid reverse grade. Vertical
piping shall be supported at each story or floor level. Alignment of
vertical piping shall be maintained between floors with the use of
a mid-story guide. Support trap arms in excess of three (3) feet
(914 mm) in length as close as possible to the trap. Closet rings
shall be tightly fastened with corrosive resistant fasteners up to
the floor with top surface one-quarter (1/4) inch (6.4 mm) above
finish floor.
 SECTION 614 -
THRUST
BLOCKING
In lines with rubber gasketed joints, thrust blocks shall be
• Changes
installed in direction, as at tees and bends;
at all:
• Changes in size, as at reducers;
• Stops, as at dead ends; and
• Valves, where thrusts may be expected.

Thrust block sizes shall be based on the maximum line pressure,

pipe size and kind of soil.
THANK YOU
BERNARDEZ,
DENNIS
BOSITO, JOHN
LLOYD
PILON, JANNA
KEZZRAH
UMANGAY, KLEIN
VILLAR, KENNY