NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE RA 1378

HISTORY/BASIC PRINCIPLES

C H A P T E R 1
 NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES
( Republic Act 1378 = the “Plumbing Law” )
HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE
WALLED CITY (Intramuros): Birth of plumbing profession in the Phlippines
PUEBLO: Towns
ILUSTRADOS: Elite Group
Issued a letter of instruction on proper waste disposal -
GOV. GEN. HARRISON

First Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection-

MASTER PLUMBER JOHN F. HASS
CITY ORDINANCE a.k.a. Plumbing Code for the City of Manila
2411:
HOUSE BILL NO. 962 R.A. 1378: a.k.a. Plumbing Law of the Philippines
June 18, 1955,
First Curriculum for Plumbing Engineering -
F.E.A.T.I. UNIVERSITY
 NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
( Republic Act 1378 = the “Plumbing Law” )

In 1954, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 962 which in June 18, 1955,
became R.A. 1378 “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” upon ratification of
President Ramon Magsaysay

 January 28, 1959

__________________- the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines prepared by
NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by Malacañang

 The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of
1999 which President Joseph Estrada approved ______________________pursuant
December 21, 1999 to Section
4 of R.A. 1378 known as the Plumbing Law.

FIRST AMENDMENT:
Inclusion of “Asbestos-Cement Pipe” as an approved plumbing material

Basic necessities of life:

AIR, WATER & FOOD
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01. All premises intended for human use or habitation shall be provided
supply
with aof_____________________________________,
pure and wholesome water neither connected to unsafe water
backflow
supply nor or back- siphonage
subject to___________________________.

02. Plumbing fixtures, devices & appurtenances shall be supplied with water in
sufficient volume and at pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily
without undue noise under all normal conditions of use.
and ____________________

03.Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water
_____________________
consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

04. Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to
prevent dangers from explosion through overheating

05. Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended for human habitation,
occupancy, or use on premises abutting on a street, alley, or easement in which
there is a public sewer shall have a connection with the sewer.
 06.Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with a private
sewer-disposal system one water
shall have closetatone kitchen-type
least sink
______________
&___________________ . Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be
installed to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.

07. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent material

______________________________, free from
concealed fouling surfaces & shall be located in ventilated enclosures.

08. The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to

safeguard cleanouts
against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate
_______________so durable materials
09. All piping of plumbing systems shall be of
arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned.
___________________________________________, free from defective workmanship, designed
and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.

10.Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a
water-sealed trap.
_________________.
11.The drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation air
_____________________of
free from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
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12. Each terminals shall extend toouter air
_______________and installed to prevent
clogging and the return of foul air to the building
13. Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all
leaks and defects in the workmanship
14. Substance which will clog the produce explosive mixtures
pipes,______________________________, destroy the pipes or their
joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process
shall not be allowed to enter the building drainage system.
Proper protection
15.____________________shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water,
sterile goods & similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the
fixture, device or appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building drainage
system.
16.No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not
lighted & ventilated.
properly
____________________
17.If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are installed in the 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 such as septic
disposal, tank.
________________________.
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18.Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of sewage,
suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.

19.Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by

Registered Master Plumbers.
______________________________

accessible
20. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be
_________________for their intended use.

21. Plumbing shall be installed 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.

22.Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system which may be deleterious to

benot
surface or sub-surface waters shall discharged into the ground
_________________________________or into
any waterway, unless first rendered innocuous through subjection to some
acceptable form of treatment.
 CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION

1. APPLICATION FOR PERMITS

 Registered
A _____________________________________
and Licensed Master Plumber shall file an application
at the office of the Building Official in behalf of the building owner:
Application shall:
 Identify & describe the plumbing work covered
 Have the description of the land upon which the plumbing work is to be
done
 Identify & describe the plumbing work covered
 Indicate the use or occupancy
 Be accompanied by plans,drawings, diagrams,
computations,technical specifications, & other pertinent data required by
Administrative Authority
 Be signed by the Owner or permittee
 Be signed & sealed by the Registered & Licensed Master Plumber.
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 Plans & Specifications:

 All plumbing plans, drawings, diagrams, design
analyses/computations as required, technical specifications,
bill of materials & other required documents for all types of
occupancy shall be prepared, signed & sealed by a
Registered & Licensed Master Plumber, without
limitation pursuant to Republic Act 1378, as
above.requirements shall be submitted(6)
amended
 The sets
in ____

2. PERMIT ISSUANCE
 The Administrative Authority may issue _Partial Permit
___________ ___for the
construction of a part of a large and/or complicated plumbing
system before the entire plans & specifications for the whole
system submitted or approved:
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 Retention of approved plans, specifications, computations & other pertinent data:

 One (1) set for Administrative Authority

 Two (2) sets returned to the Applicant
 One (1) set kept at the Jobsite
 Expiration:
 One (1) year from date of issuance
 Within 120 days if the work is suspended or abandoned

3. APPLICATION FOR EXISTING PLUMBING SYSTEM

 Additions, Alterations or
 Repairs
Changes in Building Occupancy
 Maintenance
 Moved Buildings
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4. INSPECTIONS
 General:
concealed
 No portion of any plumbing system shall be ______________until inspected & approved
 All Administrative Plumbing Personnel, Plumbing Inspector
shall be a Registered Licensed Master Plumber
 Inspection Request:
- three
Shall be filed at least (3)
_________working days before such inspection is intended
- Shall be in writing & jointly signed by Owner & the Registered and
Licensed Master Plumber-Contractor

5. CONNECTIONS APPROVAL
approved
 Permanent Connection: shall be _________________by Administrative Authority
 Temporary Connection: shall be endorsed
______________by Administrative
Authority to other authorities or government agencies.