NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

INTRODUCTION
LORENZO RAY NAZ TANAEL, rla, rmp, renp, rreb

SYLLABI OF SUBJECTS IN THE MASTER PLUMBING

Plumbing Arithmetic (10%)
Plumbing Code (10%)
Practical Problems ( 40%)
Sanitation, Plumbing Design & Installation (40%)
PLUMBING CODE SCOPE
Code of Ethics
Plumbing Terms
Permits
General Regulations
Quality and Weights of Pipes
Joints and Connections
Trap and Cleanouts
Water Supply Distribution
Plumbing Fixtures
Ventilation of Rooms & Fixtures
Minimum Trap diameter, Drain size and Fixture Unit Value
Maximum Fixture unit on one stack
Maximum permissible length of main vent for soil and waste stack.

HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE

RA1378, Sec 2
The practice of plumbing within the meaning and intent of this Act, shall embrace
services in the form of consultations, preparation of plans, and specifications; estimates,
erection, installation and supervision of plumbing work including the inspection and
acceptance of materials used therein; extension and alteration of all pipings to fixtures,
appliances, appurtenances in connection with any of the following: storm and sanitary
drainage, facilities of buildings, sanitary venting of fixtures, hot or cold water supply
systems within or adjacent to any building, storm, drain, sewerage system of any premises
and/or in connection with any public disposal or any acceptable terminal.

RA1364, Sec 2. Definition of Terms

The practice of sanitary engineering within the meaning and intent of this Act shall
embrace the following activities:
Sanitary Surveys, reports, design, direction, management, consultation and investigation
of:
Water purification plants, water collection, and distribution systems, reservoirs, drainage
and sewer systems, sewage treatment plants, malaria control structures, sewage disposal
tanks, and other structures for public health and welfare.
Projects relating to stream pollution, insect and vermin control or eradication, rural and
camp sanitation, and milk and food sanitation.
Systems for the prevention of atmospheric pollution or the control of indoor air, especially
the air of working spaces in industrial establishments ( industrial hygiene engineering).
Professional research and laboratory work supporting the activities listed in subsection
(a).

RA1364, Sec 33. Act not affecting other provisions and/or trades.
This Act shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally
organized profession, and/or trade nor it shall it be construed to diminish the fields of

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INTRODUCTION
LORENZO RAY NAZ TANAEL, rla, rmp, renp, rreb
practice already embraced by civil engineers duly registered under the civil engineering
law. Republic Act numbered five hundred and forty four, or of those by duly licensed
master plumbers under existing law.

CODE OF ETHICS
Shall not:
Act in an unprofessional manner and demand any remuneration other than his/her
original charges except for additional services not covered in the basic contract.

Supplant another Registered Master Plumber after definite steps have already been
taken toward his/her being commissioned to perform the contract.

Underbid another Registered Master Plumber by reducing his/her professional fees after
being informed of the fees charged by the other Registered Master Plumber.

Take the advantage of a salaried government position to compete unfairly with a

practicing Registered Master Plumber.

Allow the use of his/her license as registered Master Plumber for a fee to an unlicensed
Master Plumber in plumbing works without his/her personal supervision.

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

Master Plumber by reviewing his/her work for the same client unless the professional
services of the former have been officially terminated and all professional fees have
been fully paid by the client.

Advertise in self-laudatory language, act in any manner an engage in any practice

which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered Master Plumber, the
National Master Plumbers association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and the plumbing
profession.