Administration [Chapter 1 - Revised NPCP]

Section 100

"Permit Required"

Section 101

"To whom permit may be issued"

Section 100

To ensure compliance of the provisions of this Code, the professional services of n RMP shall be enlisted in accordance with RA 1378 (Plumbing Law)

Registered and Licensed Master Plumber

Where permits may be issued (Section 101)

Section 102

"Application for Permit"

Section 102.1

"Application"

Section 102.2

"Plans and Specifications"

Section 102.3

"Information on Plans and Specifications"

Section 102.1: Application

A Registered and Licensed Mater Plumber shall file an application at the Office of the Building Official in behalf of the building owner for whom such work shall be done and shall till out the forms provided for that purpose

102.1.1 Scope of Plumbing Work

102.1.2 Property Details

102.1.3 Type of Occupancy

102.1.4 Plans and Specifications

102.1.5 Data and Information

102.1.6 Owner

102.1.7 RMP

Subsections of Section 102.1: Application (7)

1. Plumbing Plans

2. Drawings

3. Diagrams

4. Design Analyses/Computations as required

5. Technical Specifications

6. Bills of Materials

Requirements for Section 102.2: Plans and Specifications (6)

1. Drawn to Scale

2. Location

3. Nature and Extent of Work

Requirements for Section 102.3: Information on Plans and Specifications (3)

Section 103

"Permit Issuance"

Section 103.1

"Permit"

103.1.1 Review Application Requirements

103.1.2 Approval of Requirements

103.1.3 Partial Permit

Subsections of Section 103.1: Permit (3)

Section 103.2

"Retention of Plans"

One (1) Set

Number of Set of Plans for Administrative Authority

Two (2) Sets

Number of Set of Plans for Applicant and Owner

One (1) Set

Number of Set of Plans for Jobsite

Section 103.3

"Validity of Permit"

Section 103.3: Validity of Permit

The issuance of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be constructed as a permit to violate any provision of this Plumbing Code or of any other applicable ordinances. The issuance of a permit based on submitted plans, specification or other documents shall not prevent the administrative authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors on said plans, specifications and other documents and from stopping an on-going plumbing installations violative of this Code or of other pertinent ordinances of this Jurisdiction

Section 103.4

"Expiration"

Section 103.4: Expiration

Not commenced within One Year from the date of Issuance of Permit

Suspended or abandoned after having commenced for 120 Days

One-half of the amount of the original fee

Cost of Renewal of Permit

Section 103.5

"Suspension or Revocation"

Section 103.5: Suspension or Revocation

The Administrative Authority may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit under the provisions of this Code whenever issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of pertinent ordinances, rules, and regulations

Section 104

"Application of Existing Plumbing System"

104.1 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs

104.2 Changes in Building Occupancy

104.3 Maintenance

104.4 Moved Buildings

Subsections of Section 104: Application of Existing Plumbing System (4)

Section 105

Inspections

105.1 General

105.2 Operation of Plumbing Equipment

105.3 Testing of Systems

105.4 Inspection Requests

105.5 Other Inspections

105.6 Reinspections

Subsections of Section 105: Inspections (6)

Section 105.1: General

All plumbing systems for which permits are required by this Code shall be inspected by the Administrative Authority

All Administrative Plumbing Personnel, Plumbing Inspector shall be a Registered and Licensed Master Plumber in accordance with the provision of RA 1378 (Plumbing Law)

Section 105.2: Operation of Plumbing Equipment

The requirements of this Section do not prohibit the operation or use of any plumbing accessory installed to replace existing equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of the building when a request for inspection of such equipment or fixtures has been filed with the Admin. Auth. not more than 72 hrs after such replacement work is completed and before any portion of such plumbing system is concealed by any permanent portion of the building

Section 105.3

"Testing of Systems"

Section 105.3: Testing of Systems

All plumbing systems shall be tested and approved as required by this Code or the Admin. Auth.

Section 105.4

"Inspection Requests"

Section 105.4: Inspection Requests

The Admin. Auth. requires that every request for inspection be filed at least three (3) working days before such inspection is intended

Section 105.5 Other Inspections

In addition to the inspections required by this Code, the Admin. Auth. may require other inspections of the plumbing work to comply with the other provisions of this Code, other pertinent laws and ordinances enforced by the Admin. Auth.

Section 105.6

"Reinspection"

105.6.1 Plumbing Work for Inspection is Called for is not Completed

105.6.2 First Time a Job is Rejected for Failure to Comply with the Requirements

105.6.3 Approved Plans not Available; Failure to Provide Access

105.6.4 Application File an Application

105.6.5 Pending Payment of Fees

Subsections of Section 105.6: Reinspection (5)

Section 106

"Connection Approval"

106.1 Permanent Connection

106.2 Temporary Connection

Subsections of Section 106: Connection Approval

Section 106.1: Permanent Connection

No Person shall install connections to any water supply line, sewer, or storm drain systems as required by this Code and for which other applications and permits are also required from other Agencies before approval by the Admin. Auth.

Section 106.2: Temporary Connection

Admin. Auth. will endorse to other authorities or government agencies the issuance of temporary connections of the plumbing equipment to the water supply main sewer main, power line, and gas main for the purpose of testing the equipment

Section 107

"Special Provisions"

Section 107.1

All Licensed Master Plumbers registered in accordance with the provisions of RA 1378 shall secure themselves a SEAL of the standard size and type as required

Section 107.1.1

Registered and Licensed Master Plumber at the upper portion of the round seal

Section 107.1.2

Name of the Registered and Licensed Master Plumber at the upper center

Section 107.1.3

The Registration Number shall appear at the center below the name

Section 107.1.4

Philippines, appearing at the lower portion of the round seal

Section 108

"Plumbing Fixtures Required"

Section 108: Plumbing Fixtures Required

Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities in accordance with best practice for mobility of disabled persons as provided in the National Building Code of the Philippines or by other government departments having jurisdiction