Gem Melanie M.

Siega
CE39 A
ASSIGNMENT 2
BASIC PRINCIPLES
The basic principles of the 1999 Na onal Plumbing Code of the Philippines is an update of the
tenets established in the “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” approved on 18 June 1955 as amended on 28
November 1959.
The basic goal of the 1999 Na onal Plumbing Code of the Philippines is to ensure the unquali ed
observance of the latest provisions of the plumbing and environmental laws.

Principle No. 1 – All premises intended for human habita on, occupancy or use shall be provided with a
supply of pure and wholesome water, neither connected with unsafe water supplies nor subject to
hazards of back ow or back-siphonage.
Principle No. 2 – Plumbing xtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in su cient
volume and at pressure adequate to enable them to func on sa sfactorily and without undue noise under
all normal condi ons of use.
Principle No. 3 – Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quan ty of water
consistent with proper performance and cleaning.
Principle No. 4 – Devices for hea ng and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to prevent
dangers from explosion through overhea ng.
Principle No. 5 – Every building having plumbing xtures installed and intended for human habita on,
occupancy or use on premises abu ng on a street, valley, or easement where there is a public sewer,
shall be connected to the sewer system.
Principle No. 6 – Each family dwelling unit on premises abu ng on a sewer or with a private sewage-
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 requirement of sanita on and personal hygiene.
Principle No. 7 – Plumbing xtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent material, free from concealed
fouling surfaces and shall be located in ven lated enclosures.
Principle No. 8 – 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.
Principle No. 9 – All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of durable NAMPAP-APPROVED materials, free
form defec ve workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure
sa sfactory service.
Principle No. 10 – Each xture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-
sealed trap.
Principle No. 11 –The drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circula on of air free
from siphonage, aspira on or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
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 Principle No. 12 – Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and the
return of foul air to the building.
Principle No. 13 – Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such test to e ec vely disclose all leaks and
defects in the workmanship.
Principle No. 14 –No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes
or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building
drainage system.
Principle No. 15 – Proper protec on shall be provided to prevent contamina on of food, water, sterile
goods, and similar materials by back ow of sewage. When necessary, the xture, device, or appliance
shall be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.
Principle No. 16 – No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted
and ven lated.
Principle No. 17 – If water closets or other plumbing xtures are installed in buildings where there is no
sewer within a reasonable distance, suitable provision shall be made for disposing of the building sewage
by some accepted method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as a sep c tank
Principle No. 18 – Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to back ow of sewage, suitable
provision shall be made to prevent its over ow in the building.
Principle No. 19 – Plumbing system shall be maintained in serviceable condi on by Registered Master
Plumbers.
Principle No. 20 – All plumbing xtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for their
intended use.
Principle No. 21 – Plumbing shall be installed by Registered Master Plumbers with due regard to the
preserva on of the strength of structural members and the preven ons of damage to walls and other
surfaces through xture usage.
Principle No. 22 – Sewage or other waster from a plumbing system which may be deleterious to surface
or sub-surface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or into any waterway, unless rst rendered
innocuous through subjec on to some acceptable form of treatment.

SOURCE:
Basic Principles (Plumbing). Retrieved from h ps://pdfco ee.com/basic-principles-plumbing-pdf-
free.html
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