History of Plumbing Code

17th Century

Birth of Plumbing Profession in the Philippines

Walled City

Known as Intramuros. Established by the Spaniards as a model community in the 17th century

20th Century

Plumbing significantly improved upon arrival of American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite teachers, doctors and evangelists

20th Century

Health and hygiene became a priority when epidemics engulfed Ph

Governor General Harrison

Issued a Letter of Introduction on proper waste disposal to prevent spread of epedemic

1902

Plumbing trade was recognized by govt

City of Manila

Model Community in 1902

John F. Hass

First chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection

Building Code for the City of Manila

Plumbing code of United States was used as a basis of incorporation during 1902

1935

NAMPAP was organized

National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines

NAMPAP

1935

Registration of the NAMPAP with SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC

City Ordinance 2411

Plumbing Code for the City of Manila

Act of Congress

Department of Public Services of the City of Manila was created by

Plumbing Code of Manila

National Government adopted this code in 1935

NAMPAP

Spearheaded the enactment of law regulating the practice of Master Plumbing in the Philippines

1954

Third Congress of the Philippines in its Second Session, approved the third reading House Bill No. 962

June 18, 1955

Plumbing Law of the Philippines was signed by Ramon Magsaysay

Plumbing Law of the Philippines

RA 1378

Ramon Magsaysay

The president that signed Plumbing Law of the Philippines in June 18, 1955

January 28, 1959

National Plumbing Code was promulgated and approved by Malacañang

NAWASA

NAMPAP assisted in the passage of law in creating this body in 1959

National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority

NAWASA

1966-1969

Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers and NAMPAP prepared a Curriculum for Plumbing Engineering

1966-1969

Plumbing Engineering was approved by the Department of Education

Feati University

Plumbing Engineering was first introduced at

November 28, 1967

Date of First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code

Asbestos-Cement Pipe

The approved plumbing material that was included in the first amendment to the National Plumbing Code

1972 (Before Martial Law)

Building Code of the Philippines (RA 6541) was passed

National Plumbing Code of 1959

The referral code for Building Code of the Philippines

Building Code of the Philippines

RA 6541

1994

NAMPAP created a Plumbing Code Committee to amend/ revise the National Plumbing Code

Plumbing Code Committee

In 1994 NAMPAP created this body to amend or revise the National Plumbing Code

Jaime M. Cabase

NAMPAP President that spearheaded the update of Revised National Plumbing Code in 1996

1999

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

Plumbing Code Review Committee

In 1999 NAMPAP created this body to go over the work of the Plumbing Code Committee

October 1999

NAMPAP submitted the Draft Code to the Board of Master Plumbers

Engr. Fortunato H. Amosco

The Chairman of BOMP in October 1999

Board of the Master Plumbers

BOMP

September 30, 1999

Issuance of RNPCP at Manila, Philippines

December 21, 1999

The date where the Revised Plumbing Code was adopted

Hermogenes Pobre

PRC Chairman during the adoption of the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999

Joseph Estrada

President that approved the adoption of the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999

Plumbing Law

RA 1378

RA 1377

Plumbing Law