Plumbing Code

Code of Ethics No.1

Act in an unprofessional manner and demand any remuneration

Code of Ethics No.2

Supplant another Registered Master Plumber

Code of Ethics No.3

Underbid another Registered Master Plumber

Code of Ethics No.4

Take advantage of a salaried government position

Code of Ethics No.5

Allow the use of his/her license as a Registered Master Plumber

Code of Ethics No.6

Injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the reputation of another RMP

Code of Ethics No.7

Advertise in self-laudatory languan

Basic Principle No. 1

All premises shall be provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water

Basic Principle No. 2

Plumbing Fixtures shall be supplied with water of sufficient volume and adequate pressure

Basic Principle No. 3

Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water

Basic Principle No. 4

Devices shall be so designed and installed to prevent from explosion

Basic Principle No. 5

Every building shall be connected to the sewer system

Basic Principle No. 6

Each family dwelling unit shall have one water closet, one kitchen sink, a lavatory, a bathtub or shower

Basic Principle No. 7

Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent material and be located in ventilated enclosures

Basic Principle No. 8

The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained and with adequate cleanouts

Basic Principle No. 9

All piping shall be made of NAMPAP (National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines) approved materials

Basic Principle No. 10

Each fixture shall be equipped with a water seal trap

Basic Principle No. 11

The drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air.

Basic Principle No. 12

Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air

Basic Principle No. 13

Plumbing systems shall be subjected to tests to effectively disclose leaks and defects

Basic Principle No. 14

No substance which will clog or destroy the pipes shall be allowed

Basic Principle No. 15

Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination

Basic Principle No. 16

No water closet shall be located in a room which is not properly ventilated and lighted

Basic Principle No. 17

Suitable provision shall be made for disposing of building sewage if there is no available sewer

Basic Principle No. 18

Suitable provision shall be made to prevent from backflow of sewage

Basic Principle No. 19

Plumbing systems shall be made maintained by Registered Master Plumbers.

Basic Principle No. 20

All plumbing fixtures must be properly spaced

Basic Principle No. 21

Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to preservation of strength and prevention of damage of other structural members

Basic Principle No. 22

Sewage that are deleterious shall not be discharged into the ground or into any waterway