P l u m b i n g
Definition
the art and technique of installing pipes,
fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings
for bringing in the supply of liquids, substances
and/or ingredients and removing them; and such
water, liquid and other carried-
wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life
and property; also the
pipes and fixtures after installation
i.e., the ‘plumbing system’
- NPC 217.6
H i s t o r y
Plumbing Practice in the
Philippines
In 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the
government in the City of Manila. Master Plumber John F.
Haas became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing
Construction and Inspection. A Plumbing Code based on
the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated into
the Building Code for the City of Manila.
In 1935, the National Master Plumbers Association of the
Philippines (NAMPAP) was formally organized
Manila City Ordinance 2411, the “Plumbing Code for the
City of Manila” was enacted and placed under the
Department of Public Services, Manila.
H i s t o r y
In 1954, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 962
which in June 18, 1955, became R.A. 1378 “Plumbing Law
of the Philippines” upon ratification of President Ramon
Magsaysay.
On January 28, 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines prepared by NAMPAP was promulgated and
approved by Malacañang.
Before Martial Law in 1972, Republic Act No. 6541 otherwise
known as the “Building Code of the Philippines” was
passed with the “National Plumbing Code of 1959” as referral
code in full text.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted
the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which President
Joseph Estrada approved December 21, 1999 pursuant to
Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as the Plumbing Law.
P r i n c i p l e s
22 Basic Principles of the
Plumbing Code
All premises intended for human use or habitation shall
be provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water,
neither connected to unsafe water supply nor subject to
backflow or back- siphonage.
Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be
supplied with water in sufficient volume and pressure
adequate to function satisfactorily and without undue noise.
Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the
minimum quantity of water consistent with proper
performance and cleaning.
Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed
and installed as to prevent dangers from explosion
through overheating.
P r i n c i p l e s
Every building abutting on a street, alley or easement with
a public sewer shall connect its plumbing fixtures to the
sewer system.
Each family dwelling unit shall have at least one water
closet, one kitchen type sink, a lavatory and a bathtub or
shower to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and
personal hygiene.
Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent
material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall
be located in ventilated enclosures.
The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and
maintained to safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids,
clogging and with adequate cleanouts so arranged that the
pipes may be readily cleaned.
P r i n c i p l e s
All piping shall be of durable NAMPAP-APPROVED
materials, free from defective workmanship, designed
and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure
satisfactory service.
Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system
shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.
The drainage pipes piping system shall be designed to
provide adequate circulation of air free from siphonage,
aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to
prevent clogging and the return of foul air to the building.
Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to
effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the
workmanship.
P r i n c i p l e s
Substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive
mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere
unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall not be
allowed to enter the building drainage system.
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.
No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment
which is not properly lighted and ventilated.
If there is no sewer system in the area, suitable provision
shall be made for the disposal of building sewage by
some accepted method of sewage treatment and
disposal, such as a septic tank.
P r i n c i p l e s
Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to
backflow of sewage, suitable provision shall be made to
prevent its overflow in the building.
Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable
condition by Registered Master Plumbers.
All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to
be accessible for their intended use.
Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to the
preservation of the strength of structural members and
the prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces
through fixture usage.
Sewage or other waste from plumbing system which may
be deleterious to 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.
C o m p o n e n t s
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
PLUMBING FIXTURES
SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAS PIPING SYSTEM
Nature of Water
The Water Cycle:
3 Major
Phases:
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
The Plumbing Cycle
Components & Flow in
Water Systems:
S U P P L Y DISTRIBUTION U S E
Pressure,
Water Mains, Plumbing
Piping
Storage Tanks Fixtures
Networks
S O U R C E COLLECTION
Gravity,
Lakes, Rivers, Piping
Reservoirs Networks
TREATMENT DISPOSAL
Treated water Sewage Plants,
Sanitary and
returned to the Natural
Storm Sewers
original source Purification
The Plumbing Cycle
Water Functions Diagram:
SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION U S E COLLECTION DISPOSAL
Flow of water (& water carried wastes) should always
be only in one direction (from supply to disposal)
The two sides should always be carefully separated
from each other
