History of Plumbing Practice in the Philippines

This flashcard set covers the historical milestones, key figures, and legislative acts related to the development of the plumbing profession and codes in the Philippines from the 17th century to 1999.

Intramuros

The Walled City established by the Spaniards in the 17th century as a model community where European plumbing standards were first incorporated.

Friar Engineers

The individuals who built government buildings and residential structures in the 17th century, incorporating European standards in their plumbing installations.

Ilustrados

The elite group during the 18th and 19th centuries who called upon recognized plumbers to act as consultants for plumbing installations in villas and mansions.

Governor General Harrison

The official who issued a letter of instruction on proper waste disposal in all municipalities when health and hygiene became a priority due to epidemics like cholera and leprosy.

John F. Hass

The first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in the City of Manila after the plumbing trade was recognized in 1902.

NAMPAP

The National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines, organized in 1935 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

City Ordinance 2411

Otherwise known as the "Plumbing Code for the City of Manila," enacted in consultation with NAMPAP.

Republic Act No. 1378

Signed by President Ramon Magsaysay on June 18, 1955, this is otherwise known as the "PLUMBING LAW OF THE PHILIPPINES."

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

A document prepared by NAMPAP that was promulgated and approved by Malacañang on January 28, 1959.

NAWASA

The National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority, a law-created entity whose passage was assisted by NAMPAP.

Feati University

The institution where the Curriculum for Plumbing Engineering was first introduced following its approval by the Department of Education.

Asbestos-Cement Pipe

The plumbing material whose inclusion was effected by the First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code approved on November 28, 1967.

Republic Act No. 6541

Passed before Martial Law in 1972, this is known as the "Building Code of the Philippines," which used the National Plumbing Code of 1959 as a referral code.

Jaime M. Cabase

The NAMPAP President who spearheaded the updating of the Revised National Plumbing Code in 1996.

BOMP

The Board of Master Plumbers, which received the Draft Code in October 1999 for review.

Fortunato H. Amosco

The Engineer who chaired the Board of Master Plumbers (BOMP) during the review of the Draft Code in 1999.

Hermogenes Pobre

The Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) under whom the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 was adopted.

Joseph Ejercito Estrada

The President of the Philippines who approved the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 on December 21, 1999.