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• The birth of the plumbing profession in the Philippines is traced back to the 17th century.
• The WALLED CITY known as Intramuros was established by the Spaniards as

  a model conununity.
• The recognized plumbers then were called upon by the ''ilustrados" or the elite

  group to act as consultants of plumber journeymen on matters pertaining to plumbing

  installations in villas and mansions.
• The City of Manila was the model community. Master Plumber John F.

  Hass became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection.
• National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMP AP)
• National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMP AP)
• On June 18, 1955, R.A. 1378, otherwise known as the "PLUMBING LAW OF

  THE PlillJPPINES" was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.
• On January 28, 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines prepared by

  the NAMPAP was promulsated and approved by Malacanang.
• In 1966-1969, the Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers and the NAMPAP

  prepared a Cuniculum 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 effected the inclusion of "Asbestos·Cement Pipe" as an approved

  plumbing material.
• 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.
• 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.
• An adequate Plumbing Code is one of the most important

  governances in modem and healthful human existence. It involve the

  three basic necessities of life, such as: AIR, WATER and FOOD.
• Principle No. 1 A11 premises intended for human habitation, 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 backflow or back-siphonage.
• The basic goal of the 1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines is to

  ensure the unqualified observance of the latest provisions of the plumbing and

  environmental laws.
• Principle No.1 Plumbing fixtures, devices and 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 nonnal conditions of use.
• Principle No.3 Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum

  quantity of water consistent with proper perfonnance and cleaning.
• Principle No. 4 Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and

  installed as to prevent dangers from explosion through overheating.
• Principle No. 5 Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended for

  human habitation, occupancy or usc on premises abutting on a street, alley or

  easement where there is a public sewer, shall be connected to the sewer system.
• Principle No.6 Each frunily dwelling unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with

  a private sewage-disposal system shall have at least one water closet and one kitchentype

  sink. Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the

  basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene .
• Principle No.7 Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non·absorbent material,

  free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
• Priaciple 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.
• Principl~ No. 9 - All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of durable NAMPAPAPPROVED

  materials, free form defective workmanship, designed and constructed

  by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.
• Principle No. 10 - Each fixture 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

  circulation of air free from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under

  ordinary use.
• 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 tests to effectively

  disclose all leaks and defects in the workmanship.
• Principle No. 14 - No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive

  mixture~ 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 protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of

  food, water, sterile goods and similar materials by backflow of sewage. When

  necessary, the fixture, 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 ventilated.
• Principle No. 17 - If water closets or other plumbing fixtures 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 septic tank.
• Principle No. 18 - Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject tb backflow of

  sewage, suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.
• Principle No. 19 - Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by

  Registered Master Plumbers.
• Principle No. 20 - All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be

  accessible for their intended use.
• Principle No. 11 - Plumbing shall be installed by Registered Master Plumbers with

  due regard to the preservation of the strength of structural members and the

  prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces through fixture usage.
• Principle No. 22 - Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system which may be

  deleterious to surface or sub-sutface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or

  into any waterway, unless first rendered innocuous through subjection to some

  acceptable form of treatment.
• A REGISTERED MASTFR PLUMBER SHALL MAINT J.JN A

  PROFESSIONAL BEARING CON~1 STENT WITH AN HONORABLE MTI

  DIGNIFIED PURSUIT OF HIS/HER PROFESSION, ADHERING TO A SET 0 1"7

  CONDUCT BECOMING OF HIS/HER CALLING, AND SHALL NOT:
• Plumber's Code of Ethics No.1 - Act in an unprofessional manner and demand any

  remuneration other than his/her original charges except for

  additional services not covered in the basic contract;
• Plumber's Code of Ethics No.2 - Supplant another Registered Master Plumber after definite

  steps h::lve already been taken toward his/her being

  commissioned to perform the contract;