DE OCAMPO, Jiether A.

ARC – 2104

REPUBLIC ACT 9266 (R.A. 9266)

“An Act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive
regulation for the registration, licensing and practice of architecture,
repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 545, as amended,
otherwise known as “An act to regulate the practice of architecture
in the Philippines,” and for other purposes. “- (R.A. 9266)

• RA 9266 aims to improve Philippine architecture in order to establish

a built environment that is resilient, sustainable, and well-planned,
that will enable the nation advance its culture and become a center
for business, culture, and tourism in Asia. It dictates that only licensed
experts may conduct architectural services.
THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE (P.D. 1096)

“No building or structure shall be used or occupied and no change

in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or
structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official
has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided in this
Code.” – (Section 309. Certificate of Occupancy. P.D. 1096)

• The Philippine Green Building Code seeks to improve the efficiency

of building performance by utilizing methods that support resource
management effectiveness and site sustainability while limiting the
detrimental effects of buildings on human health and the
environment. The Code suggests a collection of requirements that
apply to the effective use of resources, site selection, planning,
design, construction, application, occupancy, operation, and
maintenance.
THE WATER CODE OR PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1067 (P.D.1067)
“A decree instituting a water code, thereby revising and
consolidating the laws governing the ownership, appropriation,
utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection
of water resources”– (P.D. 1067)

• The Water Code ensures that the country owns all water found on,
beneath, and above Philippine land. In order to fully utilize water for
domestic, municipal, irrigation, power generating, industrial, fishery,
commercial, and other reasons, a water permit must be required.

NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OR REPUBLIC ACT 1378 (R.A. 1378)

“An Act to Regulate the Trade of Master Plumber”

• The National Plumbing Code of the Philippines is intended to ensure

the accurate implementation of the most recent plumbing and
environmental legislation.
I.WATER SOURCES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Inland freshwater resources such as rivers, lakes, and groundwater,
as well as marine (bay, coastal, and oceanic waters). Although there is enough
water overall, there isn't enough in densely populated places, especially during
the dry season. Most of the water sources are consumed through the use of dams
which also helps us control pollution, flood water, etc.

SOME EXAMPLES ARE THE DAMS IN METRO MANILA:

• Angat Dam
• Ipo Dam
• La Mesa Dam
From the La Mesa Dam and Balara Treatment Plants then refine the water from
these dams, turning it from a raw state into clean and usable water. As shown in
the figure below from.
FIGURE 1. SUPPLY WATER
SYSTEM ILLUSTRATION FROM LA
MESA DAM.
II.WHO ARE THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED IN PLUMBING
• THE BOARD OF MASTER PLUMBERS - created by virtue of Republic
Act No. 1378. The inaugural Board of Examiners for the Civil Service
Commission was Jesus Tanghal Dera, and Eusebio N.
“Section 4. The Board shall administer the provisions of this Act; issue,
suspend or revoke certificates of registration of master plumbers; and
administer oaths in connection with such certificates of registration.”- (R.A.
1378)
III. REQUIREMENTS IN APPLYING FOR PLUMBING PERMIT IN THE PHILIPPINES
• Five (5) copies of Bill of Materials and Specification – signed and
sealed by an engineer or an architect on every page.
• Locational Clearance.
• Photocopy of PTR # and PRC license of all concerned engineers and
architects.
• Clearance from the DPWH if the construction is located along
National Highway.
• DOLE Clearance.