Plumbing Test:

1. Air pressure test:

The air pressure test for any threaded (low pressure) gas piping shall be at least 10ft head for 15
minutes.

Air test, air is forced into the pipe system until there is a uniform gauge pressure of 34.5 Kpa or
sufficient to balance a column of mercury 254 mm in height.

Having a unique plumbing installation, the plumber decides to test the system with air. According to
code, air must be forced into the system until there is a uniform gauge pressure of 5 pounds per square
inch.

The air test for a plumbing drainage and vent system must, by Code, be made by attaching the air
compressor or other test apparatus to any suitable opening.

The air pressure test for any threaded (low pressure) gas piping system shall be at 5 psi at 15 minutes.

How much air pressure should you use for testing piping for leaks? 50 psi

What can you use as a substitute for soapy water when leak testing pipe during freezing weather?
Linseed oil

2. Water test:

The water test for drainage system shall be at least 10 ft head.

In water test, the water shall be kept in pipe system or in portion under test for at least 15 minutes
before inspection starts. The system shall be tight at all joints.

The water used test shall be obtained from a potable source of supply. A 344.5 Kpa air pressure may be
substituted for the water test.

According to code, a water test may be applied to the drainage and vent system of a two-story residence
in its entirely or in sections.

To meet the code, all sections of a plumbing drainage and vent system must be tested with air or water.

Plumbing Inspection:
Request for inspection by master plumber to the administrative authority are required to be made at
least 3 working days before the work to be tested.

Request for inspection by master plumber to the administrative authority are required to be made in
advance at least 24 hrs. before the work to be tested.

According to Code, the letter required by inspector so that he can make a final inspection must be
finished by the plumbing contractor.
A plumber requests an inspection and the work fails the test according to code, the plumber: shall make
necessary corrections, then resubmit the work for inspection.

*Rough inspection – the inspection of gas piping system prior to covering or concealing such a pipe.

Plumbing Permit:
A registered Master Plumber shall not 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.

A plumbing permit issued under the plumbing code shall expire and become null and avoid if the
plumbing work so authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after having been commenced for
a period of 120 days.

In case, of renewal of plumbing permit, a fee of equivalent to ½ of the original fee.

Upon issuance of plumbing permit, plumbing installation shall commence within one year.

The total numbers of set of sanitary/plumbing plans required by the building official when applying for
permit are 6.

The expiration of the permit for sanitary / plumbing will be expired after how many years from the date
of issuance? 1 year

A permit is not required for the repairs that involve only the working parts of faucets and valves.

No permit shall be issued for the installation, alternation or repair of any private sewage disposal system
or part thereof for any lot which can connect with an existing public sewer fronting the lot. True

What shall be issued by the Administrative Authority for the construction of a part of a large and/or
complicated plumbing system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole system have been
submitted or approved? Partial permit

Plumbing Fees:
The minimum plumbing permit charge for one “unit” is P 5.00.

The required plumbing permit fee for one lavatory in excess of one unit minimum is P 7.00.

In accordance with NBCP, the plumbing fee for plumbing installation of a water closet in excess of one
plumbing unit is Php 7.00.

In accordance with NBCP, the plumbing fee for plumbing fee for plumbing installation of one plumbing
unit is Php 2.00.

In accordance with NBCP, the plumbing fee for plumbing installation of a dental cuspidor Php 4.00.
In accordance with NBCP, the plumbing fee for plumbing installation of a digestive chamber having 5
cubic meter is Php 24.00.