National Plumbing Code - 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering the historical milestones, legal foundations, professional bodies, approved materials, and basic principles of the Philippine Plumbing Code.

17th-Century Walled City of Intramuros

Early model community in Manila where proper waste disposal practices were first observed in the Philippines.

Model Community (Intramuros)

Settlement where Illustrados promoted sanitary plumbing practices under Spanish colonial rule.

Illustrados

Educated Filipino elite who recognized the importance of trained plumbers in Intramuros.

Governor General Harrison

Colonial governor who supported proper disposal of waste, influencing early plumbing regulations.

1902 Philippine Plumbing Code Recognition

Year when a plumbing code was formally acknowledged in the Philippines.

John F. Hass

Recognized as the first Master Plumber in the Philippines.

1935 NAMPAP

Year the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines was formed.

National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP)

Professional body organized in 1935 to regulate plumbing practice.

City Ordinance 2411

Manila ordinance that served as the first local plumbing code.

RA 1378 (Plumbing Law of the Philippines)

National law on plumbing, signed June 18, 1955 by President Ramon Magsaysay.

President Ramon Magsaysay

Philippine president who signed RA 1378 into law.

January 28, 1959 Malacañang Approval

Date RA 1378 received final executive approval.

NAWASA

National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority, government agency overseeing water supply and sewerage.

Asbestos Cement Pipe

First plumbing material officially approved by Philippine authorities.

22 Basic Principles of Plumbing

Foundational guidelines ensuring safe water supply and sanitary waste disposal.

Supply of Pure and Wholesome Water

Principle requiring potable water availability in every building.

Adequate Pressure and Volume

Rule that water must reach fixtures with sufficient force and quantity.

Minimum Quantity of Water

Mandate that each occupant is provided an adequate daily water volume.

Well-designed Heating and Storage

Principle that hot-water systems must be safely sized and arranged.

Connection to Sewer System

Rule that all occupied buildings must discharge waste into an approved sewer.

Required Water Closet and Kitchen Sink

At least one of each fixture must be installed in every dwelling.

Smooth, Non-absorbent Fixtures

Materials for plumbing fixtures must resist absorption and allow easy cleaning.

Adequate Cleanouts

Access points must be provided for inspection and cleaning of drainage lines.

NAMPAP-approved Materials

List of pipes, fittings, and fixtures sanctioned by the plumbers’ association.

Water-sealed Trap

Device that maintains a water seal to prevent sewer gases from entering a building.

Adequate Air Circulation

Principle that air movement in plumbing systems must prevent odors and siphonage.

Vent Terminal Extension

Requirement that vent pipes terminate outdoors to disperse sewer gases.

Plumbing System Tests

Pressure and leakage checks performed before a system is placed in service.

Prohibition of Destructive Objects in Drainage

Rule banning items that could damage pipes or block the drainage system.

Indirect Connection to BDS

Appliances must discharge through an air gap before entering the building drainage system.

Proper Lighting and Ventilation of Water Closets

Bathrooms must receive adequate natural or artificial light and air exchange.

Septic Tank

On-site sewage treatment and settling chamber for buildings without sewers.

Backflow Prevention

Devices or methods that stop contaminated water from reversing into potable lines.

RMP – Registered Master Plumber

Licensed professional authorized for plumbing design, installation, and inspection.

Plumbing Fixture

Receptacle or device connected to the water supply and drainage system.

RMP (Structural & Design)

Role of a Registered Master Plumber in planning and sizing plumbing systems.

RMP (Services)

Role of a Registered Master Plumber in installation, maintenance, and repair.

Sewerage Treatment

Process of removing contaminants from wastewater before environmental discharge.