HISTORY OF PLUMBING CODE

17th Century
- Walled City of Intramuros
Model Community
- Illustrados
recognized Plumbers

Governor General Harrison

proper disposal of waste

1902
Plumbing code was duly recognize
- John F. Hass
1st Master Plumber

1935
NAMPAP was formed
National Master Plumber association of the Philippines
- City Ordinance 2411
Plumbing code for city of Manila

June 18,1955
- RA 1378
Plumbing Law of the Philippines
signed by Pres. Ramon Magsaysay

January 28,1959
- approved by Malacanang

NAWASA
National Waterworks and Sewarage Authority
- Asbestos Cement pipe
1st approved Plumbing Materials

22 BASIC PRINCIPLES

- Supply of pure and wholesome water

- Sufficient volume and adequate pressure of water supply
- Minimum quantity of water
- Well designed of heating and storing of water
- Shall be connected to the sewer system
- One water closet and one kitchen sink must always be provided
- Plumbing fixtures must be made of smooth and non abosrbent material
- Adequate cleanouts
- NAMPAP approved materials
- Water sealed trap
- circulation of air must be adequate
- Vent terminals shall extended to the outer air
- plumbing system tests
- Destructive object shall not be allowed to enter the building drainage system
- Appliances shall be indirectly connected to BDS (building drainage system)
- Water Closet shall be properly lighted and ventilated
- Septic tank
- Back flow prevention
- RMP - Registered Master plumbers (Services)
- Plumbing fixture
- RMP - Registered Master plumbers (Structural and Design)
- Sewerage Treatment