NPC (NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE) PAGE N0. 4 REVIEWER BOOK

17th Century

Birth of the Plumbing Profession in the Philippines

Walled City

also known as Intramuros was established by the Spaniards as a model community in the 17th Century.

18th and 19th Century

Filipino plumbers were assigned the task of maintaining, repairing and or remodeling plumbing systems in all “pueblos” or towns including churches, convents and governments buildings.

20th Century

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

20th Century

Health and hygiene became a priority when epidemics engulfed Philippines.

1902 - Onwards

Plumbing trade was duly recognized by the government.

Metro Manila

In 1902 what was the model city?

John F. Hass

First Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in 1902.

1902 - Onwards

A plumbing code based on the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated into the building code for the city of Manila

Governor General Harrison

He issued a letter of instruction on proper waste disposal in all municipalities to prevent spread of epedemic in the 20th century.

1935 - Onwards

NAMPAP (National Master Plumber Association of the Philippines) was organize.

1935 - Onwards

Registration of the NAMPAP with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

City Ordinance 2411 in 1935

the Plumbing Code for the City of Manila

Act of Congress 1935

Initiated by NAMPAP the department of Public Services of the City of Manila was created by an ___________

1935 - Onwards

The National Government adopted the Plumbing Code of Manila.

1935 - Onward

NAMPAP spearheaded the enactment of law regulating the practice of master Plumbing in the Philippines.

1954 - House bill No. 926

Third Congress of the Republic of the Philippines in it’s Second Session, approved the third reading House bill __________

1955 June 18

RA 1378 (Plumbing law of the Republic of the Philippines) was signed.

Ramon Magsaysay

RA 1378 (Plumbing law of the Republic of the Philippines) was signed by __________

1959, January 28

National Plumbing code prepared by NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by Malacañáng.

1959 January 28

NAWASA-NAMPAP assisted in the passage of law creating the National waterworks and Sewerage Authority.

1966 - 1969

The 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 1966 - 1969

Plumbing Egineering was first introduced at _____________

1967 November 28

First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code which included the “Asbestos-Cement Pipe” as an approved plumbing material.

1972 Before Martial Law

RA 6541 (Building Code of the Philippines) was passed with the “National Plumbing Code of 1959 as refferral code”.

ACP (Asbestos-Cement Pipe)

First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code which included the ___________ as an approved plumbing material.