NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

INTRODUCTION

LORENZO RAY NAZ TANAEL, rla, rmp, renp, rreb

SYLLABI OF SUBJECTS IN THE MASTER PLUMBING

Plumbing Arithmetic (10%) Plumbing Code (10%) Practical Problems ( 40%) Sanitation, Plumbing Design & Installation (40%) PLUMBING CODE SCOPE

Code of Ethics Plumbing Terms Permits General Regulations Quality and Weights of Pipes Joints and Connections Trap and Cleanouts Water Supply Distribution Plumbing Fixtures Ventilation of Rooms & Fixtures Minimum Trap diameter, Drain size and Fixture Unit Value Maximum Fixture unit on one stack Maximum permissible length of main vent for soil and waste stack.

HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE

RA1378, Sec 2 The practice of plumbing within the meaning and intent of this Act, shall embrace

services in the form of consultations, preparation of plans, and specifications; estimates,

erection, installation and supervision of plumbing work including the inspection and

acceptance of materials used therein; extension and alteration of all pipings to fixtures,

appliances, appurtenances in connection with any of the following: storm and sanitary

drainage, facilities of buildings, sanitary venting of fixtures, hot or cold water supply

systems within or adjacent to any building, storm, drain, sewerage system of any premises

and/or in connection with any public disposal or any acceptable terminal.

RA1364, Sec 2. Definition of Terms The practice of sanitary engineering within the meaning and intent of this Act shall

embrace the following activities:

Sanitary Surveys, reports, design, direction, management, consultation and investigation of:

Water purification plants, water collection, and distribution systems, reservoirs, drainage and sewer systems, sewage treatment plants, malaria control structures, sewage disposal

tanks, and other structures for public health and welfare.

Projects relating to stream pollution, insect and vermin control or eradication, rural and camp sanitation, and milk and food sanitation.

Systems for the prevention of atmospheric pollution or the control of indoor air, especially the air of working spaces in industrial establishments ( industrial hygiene engineering).

Professional research and laboratory work supporting the activities listed in subsection (a).

RA1364, Sec 33. Act not affecting other provisions and/or trades. This Act shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally

organized profession, and/or trade nor it shall it be construed to diminish the fields of

NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

INTRODUCTION

LORENZO RAY NAZ TANAEL, rla, rmp, renp, rreb

practice already embraced by civil engineers duly registered under the civil engineering

law. Republic Act numbered five hundred and forty four, or of those by duly licensed

master plumbers under existing law.

CODE OF ETHICS

Shall not: Act in an unprofessional manner and demand any remuneration other than his/her

original charges except for additional services not covered in the basic contract.

Supplant another Registered Master Plumber after definite steps have already been taken toward his/her being commissioned to perform the contract.

Underbid another Registered Master Plumber by reducing his/her professional fees after being informed of the fees charged by the other Registered Master Plumber.

Take the advantage of a salaried government position to compete unfairly with a practicing Registered Master Plumber.

Allow the use of his/her license as registered Master Plumber for a fee to an unlicensed Master Plumber in plumbing works without his/her personal supervision.

Injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the reputation of another Registered Master Plumber by reviewing his/her work for the same client unless the professional

services of the former have been officially terminated and all professional fees have

been fully paid by the client.

Advertise in self-laudatory language, act in any manner an engage in any practice which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered Master Plumber, the

National Master Plumbers association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and the plumbing

profession.