Engineering Utilities 2: Introduction to Plumbing - History and Concepts PDF

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Click to edit Master title style Engineering Utilities 2 Introduction to Plumbing - History and Concepts 1  Click to edit Master title style History of Plumbing Practice in the Philippines Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines 2 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Master The Spaniards Era title style 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 community. The Friar Engineers who built the government buildings, residential and other structures. incorporated European standards in their plumbing installations. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Filipino plumbers were assigned the task of maintaining, repairing and/or remodeling plumbing systems in all "pueblos" or towns including churches, convents and government buildings. 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. 3 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click The 20tothedit Master title style Century Plumbing took a great leap at the turn of the 20th century with the arrival of the American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite teachers, doctors and evangelists. Health and hygiene became priority when epidemics including cholera, leprosy. schistosomiasis and other contagious diseases engulfed the Philippines. Alarmed, Governor General Harrison issued a letter of instruction on proper waste disposal in all municipalities. Sometime in 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the government. 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. Through the initiative of the Filipino Master Plumbers, a plumbing code based on the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila. 4 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Master The Formation title style of Plumbers’ Association In 1935, Francisco Geronimo, Mariano de Ocampo, lgmidio Suarez, Eusebio Mina. Jose Rivera, Raymundo Reyes, Sr., Roberto Feliciano, Gregorio Lazaro, Raymundo Gumapac, John Jones, Trinitario Ortiz, Valentin Casupanan, Catalino Casupanan. Crispin F11Ulcisco, Teodoro Pastor, Cornelio Odvina and Jesus Tangbal Dera organized the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and had it registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Initiated by NAMPAP, the Department of Public Services of the City of Manila was created by an Act of Congress. City Ordinance 2411, otherwise known as "the Plumbing Code for the City of Manila" was enacted in consultation with NAMPAP. The practice of plumbing was eventually placed under the Department of Public Services, Manila. The National Government, through the Bureau of Public Works, and other cities and municipalities adopted the Plumbing Code of Manila. NAMPAP spearheaded the enactment of a law regulating the practice of master plumbing in the Philippines. 5 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Important Master Dates title stylePractice in the of Plumbing Philippines 1935 1955 National Association of Master Plumbers National Waterworks and Sewerage System Authority (NAWASA) was founded, which was of the Philippines, Inc. (NAMPAP) was later in 1971 was renamed into Metropolitan founded Waterworks and Sewerage Systems (MWSS) June 8, 1955 July 1956 RA 1378, otherwise known as Plumbing Law of The first licensure examination was conducted by the Philippines, was signed by President Ramon the Board of Master Plumbers Magsaysay and the Board of Master Plumbers was created in June 18 of the same year 6 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Important Master Dates title stylePractice in the of Plumbing Philippines January 28, 1959 1966-1969 National Plumbing Code was The curriculum of Plumbing Engineering was promulgated and approved by the approved by the Department of Education and Malacañang was first introduced to FEATI University November 28, 1967 August 26, 1972 Asbestos-cement pipe was approved as RA 6541, otherwise known as Building Code of plumbing material the Philippines, was passed with National Plumbing Code of 1959 as one of its reference 7 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Important Master Dates title stylePractice in the of Plumbing Philippines December 21, 1999 The Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 was approved by President Joseph Estrada 8 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Who are the Master Master title style Plumbers? A Master Plumber, one of the professional practicing Plumbing, designs, creates and improves Plumbing systems that is used for domestic, public and industrial purposes. He/she possesses the following qualifications and credentials to practice this very important profession which requires education and skills that span a broad range of technical, social, environmental, and economic problems. Qualifications and Requirements for taking Master Plumbers Licensure Examination are as follows: PSA Birth Certificate PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants) TOR with scanned picture and Remarks “For Board Examination Purposes” Open for degree and non-degree holders (with special requirements) 9 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click Masterto Plumbers edit Master title style Career Opportunities Plumbing Systems Project Management Waste Treatment Upfeed and Downfeed Plumbing Estimates and Consulting Facility and Septic Water Supply and Specifications Systems 10 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click Whattois edit Master title style Plumbing? It is a system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the distribution and use of potable (drinkable) water and the removal of waterborne wastes. It is usually distinguished from water and sewage systems that serve a group of buildings or a city. Water Distribution System – water supply network which carries potable water from a treatment facility or any source of water to consumers for various purposes – residential, commercial, industrial, etc. Sanitary Drainage System – removal system that carries wastewater consisting of both liquid and solids from any source Storm Drainage System – removal system that carries stormwater consisting of mostly liquid Plumbing Material – pipes, fittings, fixtures and accessories 11 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click WatertoDistribution edit MasterSystem title style 12 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Sanitary MasterSystem Drainage title style 13 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Plumbing Master title style Materials 14 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Plumbing Master title style Materials 15 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Plumbing Master title style Materials 16 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department  Click to edit Plumbing Master title style Brands 17 CE0065 – Engineering Utilities 2 FEU Alabang – Civil Engineering Department Click to edit Master title style Engineering Utilities 2 Introduction to Plumbing - History and Concepts 18