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incorporated into the building code of BUILDING UTILITIES REVIEWER the city of Manila 1935, Francisco G., Mariano de O.,...

incorporated into the building code of BUILDING UTILITIES REVIEWER the city of Manila 1935, Francisco G., Mariano de O., Igmidio S,. Eusebio M., Jose R., Raymundo R organized National HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE Master Plumber’s Assosications (NAMPAP) PLUMBING – to convey and supply water in Initiated by NAMPAP, Manila City building to dispose and discharge waste and Ordinance 2411, the “Plumbing Code other subtances out of building in sanitary way of the City of Manila” was enacted to ensure the health of life and property. under the Department of Public, Services, Manila 1954, Third Congress of the Republic of the PH approved after the third reading House Bill No. 962 Republic Act No. 1378 on June 18, 1955, R.A 1378 otherswise known as the “Pumbling law of the PH” Signed by President Ramon Magsaysay January 28 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the PH prepared by NAMPAP NAMPAP also assisted the passage of National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA 1996, NAMPAP Pres. Jaime M. Cabase lead the update of the Revised National Tailpiece Plumbing Code P trap Pres. Joseph Estrada approved the Trap seal revised plumbing code last December Crown weir 21, 1999, accordance to Section 4 of Trap arm R.A. 1378 or the PLUMBING LAW Roman Toilets or Foricae Public Bathouse 22 BASICS PRINCIPLES OF THE Aqueducts is a water source to PUMBLING CODE community Walled City known as Intramuros using 1. All premises shall be provided with the European standards supply of pure and wholesome water. 17th century was the first step of the PH 2. Pumbling fixtures shall be supplied with to plumbing profession. water in sufficient volume and at 20th century, the arrival of the American pressure adequate to function professionals made plumbing improved satisfactorily Governor General Harrison issued a 3. Plumbing shall be designed and letter of instruction on proper waste adjusted to use the minimum quality of disposal water. 1902, Plumbing trade was duly 4. Device for heating and strong water recognized by the gov. of Manila shall be so designed and installed as John F. Haas became the first chief of to prevent dangers from explosions. the Divising of Plumbing Construction 5. Every building having plumbing fixtures and Inspection installed shall be connected to the A Plumbing Code based on the sewer system. Plumbing Code of the United States was 6. Each family dwelling unit shall have at regard to the preservation of the least one water closet and one strength of structural members. kitchen type sink. Further, a lavatory 22. Sewage or other waste from a and bathtub or shower shall be plumbing system which may be installed for personal hygiene. deleterious to surface or sub-surface 7. Pumbling fixtures shall be made of waters shall not be discharged into the smooth non-absorbent material, free ground or into any waterway. from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures. 8. The draignage system shall be designed to safeguard against fouling, clogging and with adequate cleanouts. 9. All pipings of plumbing system shall be of durable NAMPAP approved materials. 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 of air. 12. Vent terminal shall extend to the outer air. 13. Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to disclose all leaks. 14. No substance which will clog the pipes produce explosives mictures, destroy the pipes unduly with the sewasge-disposal process shall be allowed to enter building drainage system. 15. Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile goods, and similar materials by backflow of sewage. 16. No water closet shall be located in room which is not properly lighted and ventilated. 17. If other water closet are installed where there is no sewer, suitable provisions shall be made for disposing of the building sewage by some accepted method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as septic tank. 18. Suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building. 19. Plumbing systems shall be mainted in serviceable condition by Registered Master Plumbers. 20. All pumbling fixtures shall be installed properly spaced. 21. Pumbling shall be installed by Registered Master Plumbers with due