Plumbing

(Section 217.6 NPC 1999)

The art and science of installing:

• Pipes;
• Fixtures;
• and other apparatus.

Plumbing is defined as the art and science of installing pipes, fixtures and other
apparatus.

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 Plumbing System
(Sec.217.12 NPC 1999)
• All potable water supply and distribution pipes,
• All plumbing fixtures and traps;
• All sanitary and storm drainage system;
• Vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and downspouts, and;
• All building drains and sewers,
• Including their respective joints and connection;
• Devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within the
property; water lines in the premises;
• Potable, tap hot and chilled water piping;
• Potable water treating or using equipment;
• Fuel gas piping;
• Water heaters and vent for same.

Plumbing System includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing
fixtures and traps; all sanitary and storm drainage system; vent pipes, roof drains,
leaders and downspouts, and all building drains and sewers, including their respective
joints and connection; devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within the property;
water lines in the premises; potable, tap hot and chilled water piping; potable water
treating or using equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters and vent for same.

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 Plumber
A title given to a person who is skilled in the field of ancient Rome

Plumbarious
An individual who worked in the sanitary field.

Plumbum
“Lead”: a metal used as plumbing material by the Romans, preferred for
its twin properties of malleability and resistant to acid.

Plumber is a title given to a person who is skilled in the field of sanitation. It was derived
from the ancient Roman word “Plumbarious” which is taken from the Latin term word
“Plumbum”(on the other hand, it meant lead, a metal used as plumbing material by the
Romans. Preferred for its twin properties of malleability and resistant to acid)

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 Objectives of Plumbing

• To convey and • To dispose and • To ensure the

supply water in discharge waste water health and
buildings. and other liquids, gases sanitation of life
and other substances and property.
out of the building in a
safe, orderly, healthy
and sanitary way.

Objectives of plumbing is to convey and supply water in buildings to dispose and

discharge waste water and other liquids, gases and other substances out of the building
in a safe, orderly, healthy and sanitary way to ensure the health and sanitation of life and
property.

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 Components of Plumbing

Water Plumbing
Distribution Fixtures
System

Sanitary Storm
Fire Protection Drainage Drainage
System System System

Components of Plumbing are as follows: Water Distribution System, Fire Protection

System, Plumbing Fixtures, Sanitary Drainage System, and Storm Drainage System.

Water Distribution System is one in which the potable water is transported from the
centralized treatment plant or well supplies to the service connection or consumers´
taps. These systems aim to preserve the quality and quantity of water, as well as
maintain sufficient pressures in the distribution of water. Basically, these systems consist
of a network of pipes, pumps, valves, storage tanks, reservoirs and other components.

The aim of a fire protection system is to protect a building’s occupants and minimize the
damage associated with fire. Overall, the goal is to provide the widest possible window
for a safe evacuation, whilst also reducing potential repair costs.

Plumbing Fixtures means receptacles intended to receive and discharge water or water-
carried wastes into the sewer system with which they are connected.

Sanitary Drainage System generally consists of horizontal branches, vertical stacks, a

building drain inside the building, and a building sewer from the building wall to the
point of disposal.

Storm Drainage System is a network of structures, channels and underground pipes that

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carry stormwater (rain water) to ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. The network consists of
both public and private systems.

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 The Plumbing Cycle
SUPPLY USE
(Water Mains, (Plumbing
Storage Tanks) Fixtures)

SOURCE COLLECTION
(Lakes, Rivers, (Gravity, Piping
Reservoir, Deep well) Networks)

TREATMENT DISPOSAL
Treated water
(Sewage Plants, (Sanitary & Storm
returned to the Natural Purification) Waters)
original source

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In fact, people use the bathroom an average of six or seven times a day. During those
moments, you’re probably not paying attention to how toilets work or how much water
it takes for waste to make its way through the plumbing and sewage system.

The development of sanitary materials used for centuries up to the present day has had
an eventful history.

It's worth knowing about the evolution of material consumption and innovation over
time, as this is very relevant and affects us all in one way or another.

During the Roman Empire, pipes made of lead and clay were the first reliable materials
for supplying drinking water to baths, amphitheaters, and private homes throughout the
empire.

The developments that led to modern plumbing systems were not always effective or
easy. It took thousands of years to innovate, refine and perfect this process, and it
continues to be improved.

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 Sir John Harrington, 1592
• Invented the water closet with a raised cistern
and a small downpipe

Roy B. Hunter, 1928

• Research entitled “The Report on Hydraulics
and Pneumatics of Plumbing Systems” was
the key to the development of the first
nationwide plumbing code in the United
States.

Lillian Ann Baumbach, 1951

• “The Pretty Plumber”
• First woman to acquire a Master Plumber’s
License.

Honorable Mentions:

Who invented toilets?

• The credit for inventing the flush toilet goes to Sir John Harrington, godson of
Elizabeth I, who invented a water closet with a raised cistern and a small downpipe
through which water ran to flush the waste in 1592.

Who was the first female plumber?

• Lillian Ann Baumbach, known to some of her fans as “the Pretty Plumber,” made
history and set an example for women everywhere when she became the first woman
to acquire a Master Plumber's license in 1951.

Who is the Father of the Plumbing Codes?

• The first plumbing code was developed in 1928. The document titled, “The Report on
Hydraulics and Pneumatics of Plumbing Systems,” was authored by Dr. Roy B. Hunter.
His research was the key to the development of the first nationwide plumbing code.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

Plumbing in the Philippines was introduced on the 17th century (1,700 A.D.) by the
Spaniards. It's a bit late, plumbing system are existing on 50 A.D. at the buildings of
Roman Empire

The walled city, known as Intramuros, was founded by the Spanish as a model
community.

Friar engineers who constructed government buildings, residential buildings, and other
buildings, adopted European standards for plumbing.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

1902
• Plumbing was recognized
• Piping standards in the Building John F. Hass
Code were based on the United • First director of the
States Plumbing Code plumbing construction and
inspection department.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Filipino plumbers were assigned the task of
maintaining, repairing, and/or remodeling the plumbing systems of all "pueblos," or
towns, including churches, convents, and government buildings.

Sometime in 1902, plumbing was officially recognized by the government in the city of
Manila. Master plumber John F. Hass became the first director of the plumbing
construction and inspection department. Piping standards based on the American
Plumbing Code were incorporated into the building code.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

National Master Plumbers

Association of the Philippines
(NAMPAP), 1935
• The plumbing organization was formed and
recognized with Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Members: Francisco Geronimo, Mariano de Ocampo, Igmidio Suarez,
Eusebio Mina, Jose Revera, Raymundo Reyes Sr., Reberto Feliciano,
Gregorio Lazaro, Raymundo Gumapac, John Jones, Trinitario Ortiz,
Valentin Casupanan, Catalino Casupanan, Crispin Francisco, Teodoro
Pastor, Cornelio Odvina and Jesus Tanghal Dera

In 1935, Francisco Geronimo, Mariano de Ocampo, Igmidio Suarez, Eusebio Mina, Jose
Revera, Raymundo Reyes Sr., Reberto Feliciano, Gregorio Lazaro, Raymundo Gumapac,
John Jones, Trinitario Ortiz, Valentin Casupanan, Catalino Casupanan, Crispin Francisco,
Teodoro Pastor, Cornelio Odvina and Jesus Tanghal Dera organized the National Master
Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and had it with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

City Ordinance 2411, 1935 RA 1378, June 18,

• “The Plumbing Code for the City 1955
of Manila” was enacted. • Plumbing Law of the
RA 1378, 1954 Philippines was signed by
• Approval by the Third Congress President Ramon
Magsaysay.

City Ordinance 2411, otherwise known as ” The Plumbing Code for the City of Manila”
was Enacted in consultation with NAMPAP. The practice of plumbing was eventually
placed under the Department of Public Services, Manila.

In 1954, the Third Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved the Republic Act
No. 1378. On June 18, 1955, R.A. 1378, otherwise known as the “PLUMBING LAW OF
THE PHILIPPINES” was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

NPCP and NAWASA, January 28, 1959

• “National Plumbing Code of the Philippines”
was promulgated and approved by
Malacañang.
• National Waterworks and Sewerage
Authority(NAWASA) was created.

On January 28, 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines prepared by the
NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by Malacañang. NAMPAP also assisted in the
passage of the law creating National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA).

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

1966-1969 Asbestos-Cement Pipe,

• Curriculum for Plumbing
Engineering was approved
by the Department of
Education and was first
introduced at the Feati
University.
November 28, 1967
• First Amendment to the National
Plumbing Code was approved
which included Asbestos Pipe as
plumbing material.

In 1966-1969, the Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers and the NAMPAP prepared a
Curriculum for Plumbing Engineering that was approved by the Department of Education
and was first introduced at the Feati University.

On November 28, 1967, the First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code was
approved, which affected the inclusion of “Asbestos-Cement Pipe” as an approved
plumbing material.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

RA 6541, 1972
Jaime M. Cabase, 1996
• “Building Code of the Philippines”
• NAMPAP President spearheaded the
was passed with the “National
updating of the Revised National
Plumbing Code of 1959” as
Plumbing Code.
referral code in full text.

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.

In 1996, NAMPAP President JAIME M. CABASE spearheaded the updating of the Revised
National Plumbing Code.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

Draft Code, October 1999 Revised Plumbing Code of 1999,

• NAMPAP submitted the Draft
Code to the Board of Master
Plumbers (BOMP) chaired by
Engr. Fortunato H. Amosco
December 21, 1999
• Approved by President Joseph Ejercito
Estrada pursuant to Section 4 of R.A. 1378
known as the Plumbing Law.
• PRC under Chairman Hermogenes Pobre
adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999

Finally, in October 1999, NAMPAP submitted the Draft Code to the Board of Master
Plumbers (BOMP) chaired by Engr. FORTUNATO H. AMOSCO. After careful review, the
Professional Regulation Commission under Chairman HERMOGENES POBRE adopted the
Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which His Excellency, President JOSEPH EJERCITO
ESTRADA approved last December 21, 1999 pursuant to Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as
the Plumbing Law.

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 Plumbing History
17th Century 18th - 19th Century 20th Century

In order to continuously upgrade the technical expertise of Master Plumbers and

propagate the growth of the plumbing industry, NAMPAP have caused the holding of
regular National Convention as well as Regional Conferences such as LUZON, VISAYAS
and MINDANAO, as well as the Midyear Forum where manufacturers, dealers and
suppliers of plumbing tools, equipment’s, materials and services are given the
opportunity to conduct product presentations for the benefit of the plumbing
practitioners.

Plumbing innovation took place early and beyond 20th century. Smart home devices,
including smart plumbing products, continue to gain popularity. Today’s plumbing
professionals need to track plumbing trends to better guide tech-savvy clients. New
plumbing technology saves homeowners time and money. By installing more efficient
plumbing fixtures and appliances, homeowners can use a minimum of 20% less water.

Some innovations are as follows:

Tankless Water Heaters
Hot Water Recirculation
Smart Pipe Technologies
Advanced Faucets
Smart Shower Heads
Smart Water Heaters

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Smart Irrigation Systems
Greywater Recycling
Apps to boost plumbing business
Advanced Toilets
WiFi Water Filtration
Plumbing Software

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