( Republic Act 1378 = “Plumbing Law” )

HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE

WALLED CITY (Intramuros): Birth of plumbing profession in the Philippines

PUEBLO: Towns
ILUSTRADOS: Elite Group
GOV. GEN. HARRISON: Issued a letter of instruction on proper waste disposal
MASTER PLUMBER JOHN F. HASS: First Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and
Inspection
NAMPAP: National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
First Members:
Francisco Geronimo Mariano de Ocampo
Igmidio Suarez Eusebio Mina
Jose Rivera Raymundo Reyes Sr.
Roberto Feliciano Gregorio Lazaro
Raymundo Gumapac John Jones
Trinitario Ortiz Valentin Casupanan
Crispin Francisco Teodoro Pastor
Cornelio Odvina Jesus Tanghal Dera
CITY ORDINANCE 2411: a.k.a. Plumbing Code for the City of Manila

HOUSE BILL NO. 962 R.A. 1378: a.k.a. Plumbing Law of the Philippines
F.E.A.T.I. UNIVERSITY: First Curriculum for Plumbing Engineering
FIRST AMENDMENT: Inclusion of “Asbestos-Cement Pipe” as an approved
Plumbing material
BOMP: Board of Master Plumbers
AIR, WATER & FOOD: basic necessities of life

BASIC PRINCIPLES

 Plumbing fixtures, devices & appurtenances shall be supplied with water in sufficient
volume and at pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without
undue noise under all normal conditions of use.

 Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water
consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

 Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with a private sewer-
disposal system shall have at least one water closet and one kitchen-type sink. Further, a
lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be installed 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 & shall be located in ventilated enclosures.

 All piping of plumbing systems shall be of durable NAMPAP-APPROVED materials, free

from defective workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master
Plumbersto ensure satisfactory service.

 Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-
sealed trap.
 The drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air free
from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.

 Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and
defects in the workmanship.

 Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile

goods & similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the fixture, device or
appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.