HISTORY OF PLUMBING CODE

PLUMBING CODE REVIEW-CH00

17th century

In this century, the birth of the plumbing profession in the Philippines occurred, marked by the establishment of early sanitation systems and regulations.

Walled city

known as Intramuros, which featured advanced plumbing and sanitation practices, established by the spaniards as a model community.

20th century

Plumbing significantly improved in this century upon the arrival of the American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite teachers, doctors and evangelists. Health and hygiene became a priority when epidemics engulfed in the Philippines.

Governor General Harrison

He issued a Letter of instruction on proper waste disposal in all municipalities to prevent the spread of epidemic

1902- onwards

Plumbing trade was duly recognized by the government. A plumbing code based on the plumbing code of the United States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila.

City of Manila

In 1902, this city was the model community of plumbing.

John F. Hass

He is the first Chief of Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection

1935-onwards

The year when the Philippines adopted a national plumbing code for the city of Manila. NAMPAP was organized. This was also the year where NAMPAP became registered with SEC.

City Ordinance 2411

The plumbing code for the city of Manila

Act of Congress

Initiated by NAMPAP, the Department of Public Services of the City of Manila was created by an Act of Congress.

1935

In this year, the National Government adopted the Plumbing code of Manila

NAMPAP

The organization that spearheaded the enactment of law regulating the practice of Master Plumbing in the Philippines

1954

The Third congress of the Republic of the Philippines in its second session approved the practice of Master Plumbing in the Philippines.

June 18, 1955

The Plumbing Law of the Philippines was signed by Pres. Ramon Magsaysay

RA 1378

Also known as “The Plumbing Law of the Philippines”.

January 28,1959

National Plumbing Code prepared by NAMPAP, was promogulated by Malacanang. NAMPAP assisted in the passage of law creating the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA)

July 1956

The first licensure examination for Master Plumbers happened.

1966-1969

The Board of Examiners for master plumbers and NAMPAP preprared a curriculum for Plumbing Engineering. Plumbing Engineering was approved by DepEd.

Feati University

The University where plumbing engineering was first introduced

November 28,1967

First amendment of the National Plumbing Code which included the “Asbestos-Cement Pipe” as an approved plumbing material.

1972 (Pre-martial law)

RA 6541 (Building Code of the Philippines) was passed with the ““National Plumbing Code of 1959” as referral code.

1994

In this year, NAMPAP created a Plumbing Code Committee to amend/revise the National Plumbing Code.

1996

NAMPAP President, JAIME M. CABASE, spearheaded the updating of the REVISED NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.

1999

NAMPAP created a Plumbing Code Review Committee to go over the work of the Plumbing Code Committee.

October 1999

NAMPAP Submitted the draft code to the Board of Master Plumbers (BOMP) Chaired by Engr. FORTUNATO H. AMOSCO.

September 30,1999

Issuance of the RNPCP at Manila, Philippines.

December 21, 1999

PRC Chairman Hermogenes Pobre; Approval of Pres. Joseph Estrada, adopted the Revised National Plumbing Code of 1999