PLUMBING LOAD ANALYSIS PLUMBING LOAD ANALYSIS

NOTE: All Computations, Sizes and Dimensions are based on the NOTE: All Computations, Sizes and Dimensions are based on the
Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RNPCP). Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RNPCP).
A. FOR THE SIZE AND CAPACITY OF THE SEPTIC TANK -1 A. FOR THE SIZE AND CAPACITY OF THE SEPTIC TANK - 2
1. DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNIT LOAD 1. DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNIT LOAD
FIXTURE UNIT NO. DFU LOAD FIXTURE UNIT NO. DFU LOAD
WC 7 4 28 WC 2 4 8
URI 0 3 0 URI 0 3 0
LAV 2 0 LAV 2 0
FD 2 0 FD 2 0
TOTAL DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS = 28 TOTAL DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS = 8
2. BASED ON THE TABLE B-2 OF RNPCP FOR 28 DFU TOTAL LOAD 2. BASED ON THE TABLE B-2 OF RNPCP FOR 8 DFU TOTAL LOAD
The minimum SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY shall be: The minimum SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY shall be:
1,500 gallons ( 5,677.5 liters) = 5.677 m3 5.677 cu.m. 1,000 gallons ( 3,785 liters) = 3.785 m3 3.785 cu.m.
3. BASED ON THE APPENDIX B.5.4 OF RNPCP 3. BASED ON THE APPENDIX B.5.4 OF RNPCP
3.a. DIGESTIVE CHAMBER 2/3 x 5.677 cu.m. = 3.785 cu.m. 3.a. DIGESTIVE CHAMBER 2/3 x 3.785 cu.m. = 2.523 cu.m.
W = 1.68 m L = 1.6 m D = 1.5m W = 1.5 m L = 1.0 m D = 1.5m
3.b. LEACHING CHAMBER (2-UNITS) 1/3 x 3.785 cu.m. cu.m. = 1.892 cu.m. 3.b. LEACHING CHAMBER (2-UNITS)
1/3 x 2.523 cu.m. cu.m. = 1.262 cu.m.
W = 1.68 m L = 0.9 m D = 1.5m W = 1.5 m L = 0.9 m D = 1.5m
B. FOR THE SIZE OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPE, DRAIN AND SEWER PIPE B. FOR THE SIZE OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPE, DRAIN AND SEWER PIPE
BASED ON THE TABLE 7-1 AND 7-2 OF RNPCP, THE SIZES OF FF. SHALL BE: BASED ON THE TABLE 7-1 AND 7-2 OF RNPCP, THE SIZES OF FF. SHALL BE:
Building Drain Pipe = 150mmØ Floor Drain Pipe = 50mmØ Building Drain Pipe = 150mmØ Floor Drain Pipe = 50mmØ
Building Sanitary Pipe = 150mmØ Vent Thru Roof Pipe = 50mmØ Building Sanitary Pipe = 150mmØ Vent Thru Roof Pipe = 50mmØ
Water Closet/Soil Pipe = 100mmØ Kitchen Sink Pipe = 50mmØ Water Closet/Soil Pipe = 100mmØ Kitchen Sink Pipe = 50mmØ
Lavatory Pipe = 50mmØ Drainage Pipe = 150mmØ Lavatory Pipe = 50mmØ Drainage Pipe = 150mmØ
C. FOR THE SIZE OF WATER SUPPLY AND BRANCH PIPE
WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNIT LOAD
FIXTURE UNIT NO. WSFU LOAD
WC 7 4 28
LAV 8 2 16
URI 0 3 0
HB 1 4 4
SH 8 4 32
KS 2 4 8
TOTAL WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS = 88
FROM CHART A-4 TO A-7 OF RNPCP, THE 88 WSFU INCLUDING
FRICTION LOSS, THE SUPPLY MAIN COLD WATER PIPE SHALL
BE 40 mmØ.
FROM WATER LINE TO FIXTURE PIPE, THE PIPE SIZE SHALL BE:
WC = 1/2"Ø URI = 1/2"Ø
LAV = 3/8"Ø KS = 1/2"Ø
SS = 3/4"Ø HB = 3/4"Ø
D. FOR WATER VOLUME DEMAND
FOR COMMERCIAL USE: ASSUME 10 GALLONS PER 1 WSFU
WATER VOLUME = 10 x 88 880 gal
FIRE RESERVE = 50 gal
TOTAL GALLONS = 930
3524.7 liters

USE: 3525 liters CAPACITY STAINLESS TANK

*note: FOR HORSEPOWER RATING OF TRANSFER PUMP (OPTIONAL)3525 liters
STAINLESS TANK WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE PUMP BY 1.0 hp ELECTRIC
MOTOR PUMP.