18 Questions
Who organized the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines in 1935?
Francisco Geronimo and Mariano de Ocampo
Which president signed the 'Plumbing Law of the Philippines' (R.A. 1378) in 1955?
Ramon Magsaysay
When was the Plumbing Engineering curriculum first introduced?
1966-1969
Who spearheaded the updating of the Revised National Plumbing Code in 1996?
Jaime M. Cabase
Which organization prepared a curriculum for Plumbing Engineering that was approved by the Department of Education?
Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers
What was approved by President Joseph Estrada on December 21, 1999?
'Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines'
Which law regulates the practice of master plumbing in the Philippines?
Republic Act 1378
What is the main purpose of plumbing, as described in the text?
To address the basic human needs of hygiene and sanitation
Which of the following is not mentioned as a basic human need related to water, according to the text?
Recreational uses
What was the most important invention of the millennium, according to the text?
The toilet bowl and its accompanying plumbing system
What is the significance of the plumbing trade/profession, as described in the text?
It has greatly contributed to the comfort and convenience of the people.
What is the role of a master plumber, according to the text?
A master plumber is a person technically and legally qualified and licensed to practice the profession of master plumbing without limitations.
In what year was the plumbing trade officially recognized by the Philippine government?
1902
Who became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in Manila?
John F. Hass
Which plumbing code was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila?
Plumbing Code of the United States
Who initiated the incorporation of the US Plumbing Code into Manila's Building Code?
Filipino master plumbers
During which centuries were Filipino plumbers assigned to maintain, repair, and remodel plumbing systems in towns and buildings?
18th and 19th centuries
Which of the following events contributed to making health and hygiene a priority in the Philippines?
Outbreaks of cholera, leprosy, and other diseases
Study Notes
History of Plumbing in the Philippines
- The National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines was organized in 1935.
- President signed the 'Plumbing Law of the Philippines' (R.A. 1378) in 1955.
Development of Plumbing Education
- The Plumbing Engineering curriculum was first introduced in 1955.
- The Philippines Technological Resource Center (PTRC) prepared a curriculum for Plumbing Engineering that was approved by the Department of Education.
Regulations and Codes
- President Joseph Estrada approved Republic Act No. 9292 on December 21, 1999.
- Republic Act No. 1378 regulates the practice of master plumbing in the Philippines.
- The Revised National Plumbing Code was updated in 1996, spearheaded by the Philippine Society of Plumbing Engineers.
Importance of Plumbing
- The main purpose of plumbing is to provide safe and sufficient water supply for drinking, hygiene, and sanitation.
- Plumbing is a significant trade/profession that contributes to public health and hygiene.
- The role of a master plumber is to design, install, and maintain plumbing systems.
Early Plumbing in the Philippines
- The plumbing trade was officially recognized by the Philippine government in 1955.
- Filipino plumbers were assigned to maintain, repair, and remodel plumbing systems in towns and buildings during the Spanish and American colonial periods (16th-20th centuries).
- The US Plumbing Code was incorporated into Manila's Building Code, initiated by Mayor Arsenio Lacson.
Historical Events
- The cholera outbreak in 1902 contributed to making health and hygiene a priority in the Philippines.
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