Philippines Plumbing Code Permit Administration

Administration of Permits

• Permits are required and can be issued to a Registered and Licensed Master Plumber (RMP) who holds a valid, unexpired, and unrevoked certificate.

Permit Application

• The application must include:
  • RMP's information
  • Building owner's information
  • Details of plumbing work
  • Land registration and street address
  • Use or occupancy information
  • Plans, drawings, diagrams, and technical specifications
  • Signed by the owner or permittee and the RMP
  • 6 sets of signed and sealed plans and specifications

Permit Issuance

• The permit is approved by the administrative authority
• One set of plans is retained by the administrative authority
• Two sets are given to the applicant or owner
• One set is kept at the jobsite
• The permit is valid for 1 year or 365 days if plumbing work has not started
• If the work is suspended, the permit is valid for 4 months or 120 days
• Renewal fees are 50% of the original fee

Application for Existing Plumbing System

• The permit is required for:
  • Additions, alterations, or repairs to existing plumbing systems
  • Changes in building occupancy
  • Maintenance of plumbing systems, including materials and appurtenances
  • Existing or new plumbing systems in moved buildings

Inspections

• Inspections are conducted by administrative plumbing personnel and plumbing inspectors
• Inspection requests must be made at least 72 hours or 3 days before the scheduled inspection date