❖ MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE

a. Urinal, Wall-mounted→ 51mm (2") 6 DFU

b. Urinal, Stall→ 51mm (2") → 6 DFU
c. Urinal, Trap arm→ 51mm (2") → 3 DFU

❖ SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE

a. Urinal, Wall-mounted →19mm (3/4") →5 WSFU
b. Urinal, Stall→19mm ( 3 /4^ prime prime ) →5 WSFU

❖ MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT

a. The minimum size of vent is 38mm
Floor Drains
- Minimum trap is 51mm and DFU is 2

Fire Protection

1. ALL WORKS SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

2. ALL WORKS SHALL BE DONE IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH THE WORKS OF

OTHER TRADE

3. PIPES SHALI BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED ANY RELOCATION REQUIRED SHALL

BE DONE WITH PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER

4. ALL PIPPES SHALL BE SEAMLESS SCH, 40 BLACK STEEL CONFORMING TO

ASTM A35 OR A120 OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

5. FITTINGS ABOVE 50MM DIA SHALL BE FLANGE WEIDED TYPE FITTINGS BELOW
SHALL BE THREADED

6. SPRINKLER SHALL BE AUTOMATIC AND SHALL HAVE 12MM DIA ORIFICE

7. FIRE HOSE CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES SHALL BE U.I., LISTED AND F.M.,
APPROVED

8. SYSTEM CONTROL VALVE SHALL BE OUTSIDE SCREW AND YOKE (OS&Y)

INDICATING GATE VALVE DESIGNED TO A MINIMUM WORKING PRESSURE OF
150 P.S.L
 9. PIPES PASSING THRU WALL AND FLOOR SLABS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
PIPES SLEEVES OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PROVIDE ATLEAST 6MM CLEARANCE
AROUND THE PIPE

10. PIPE HANGER SUPPORT SHALL BE INSTALLED INDEPENDENT FROM THE

CEILING

11. ALL PIPES EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE SHALL BE PAINTED IN ONE COAL

CORROSION RESISTANT PAINT

12. ALARM BELL SHALL BE SUPPLIED ON EVERY FLOOR

GENERAL NOTES:

1. GRADES OF HORIZONTAL PIPINGS RUN ALL HORIZONTAL PIPINGS IN PERFECT

ALIGNMENT AND AT A FORM GRADE NOT LESS THAN TWO PERCENT (2%).
2. CHANGE IN DIRECTION: ALL CHANGE IN DIRECTION SHALL BE MADE BY
APPROPRIATE USE OF FORTY-FIVE DEGREES WYES, LONG SWEEP QUARTER
BEND, SIX-EIGHT AND SIX-TENTH BEND. WHEN THE CHANGE OF FLOW IS FROM
HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL 1/8 BEND COMBINATION MAYBE USED ON VERTICAL
STACKS AND SHORT QUARTER BENDS MAYBE USED ON WASTE LINE, TEE AND
CROSSES MAYBE USED IN BENT PIPES.
3. PROHIBITED FITTINGS NO DOUBLE HUB OR TEE BRANCH SHALL BE USED ON
HORIZONTAL SOIL AND WASTE LINES, THE DRILLINGS AND TAPPING OF HOUSE
DRAIN, WASTE OR VENT PIPES AND USED OF SADDLE HUB AND BEND ARE
PROHIBITED.
4. PIPE CLEAN-OUTS CLEAN-OUTS ARE REQUIRED UNDER THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
A. EVERY CHANGE OF HORIZONTAL DIRECTION EXCEEDING TWENTY-
TWO AND ONE-HALF DEGREES
B. ONE AND ONE-HALF METERS (1.50 m) INSIDE THE PROPERTY LINES
BEFORE THE HOUSE DRAINAGE CONNECTION.
C. EVERY FIFTEEN METERS (15.00 m) IN HORIZONTAL RUN OF PIPES.
D. AT THE END OF ANY HORIZONTAL PIPELINES.
5 THE DIGESTION CHAMBER OF SEPTIC VAULT MUST BE WATER PROOF.
6 NOT LESS THAN 0.30 m OF AIR SPACE MUST BE LEFT BETWEEN THE TOP OF
THE SEWAGE AND THE UNDER PART OF VAULT ROOF SLAB.
7 NO SEPTIC VAULT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED UNDER THE BUILDING.
8 ALL PLUMBING WORKS SHALL BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED
MASTER PLUMBER AND LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR.
9 ALL DIMENSION ARE IN MILLIMETER OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

SEPTIC TANK

4.1 Septic Tank

4.1.1 Design Capacity — The septic tank capacity may be determined from the quantities
of sewage flow contained in Table I Chapter XVII of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
(see Annex), based on adequate detention time interval resulting in efficient sedimentation.
Daily flow from metered water consumption may be used to estimate flow when available. For
buildings with occupants, the number of persons to be served shall be computed based on the
number of rooms and considering each room as occupied by two persons or on the basis of the
actual number of persons served by the tank, whichever is the greater.

4.1.3 Tank Proportions

a. The septic tank may have various shapes provided the capacity, inlet, outlet and depth
requirements are met. Generally, the septic tank is rectangular in shape. If 2 or more
compartments are used, the first compartment shall have the capacity from one half to two
thirds of the total volume of the tank.

b. The septic tank shall have a liquid drawing depth not less than 1.20 meters {4 feet)

c. The vertical distance from the liquid level to the inside top of the tank shall be at least 20 cm.
(8 in.).

4.1.4 Inspection Manholes — The septic tank shall be provided with an inspection manhole
0.36 m2 (4 ft2) in minimum area or by an equivalent removable cover slab to provide access to
the inlet and outlet devices and to the compartment of the tank for inspection and cleaning. One
access manhole shall be located over each compartment. Septic tanks installed under concrete
or block top paving shall have the required manholes accessible by extending the manhole
openings to grade.

4.1.5 Construction of Septic Tank

a. Plans and specifications for all septic tanks shall be submitted to the local health authority for
approval. Such plans and specifications shall show all dimensions, reinforcement, structural
calculations and such other pertinent data as may be required. Independent laboratory tests and
calibrations shall be provided on pre-fabricated septic tanks as may be required by the local
health authority.

b. Septic tanks shall be constructed of sound durable materials, not subject to excessive
corrosion or decay and shall be watertight. Each such tank shall be structurally designed to
withstand all anticipated earth or other loads and shall be installed level on a solid bed.
Structural and hydraulic design shall be in accordance with good engineering practice.

c. Approved pre-fabricated septic tanks may be used. After installation, the tank shall be filled
with sufficient amount of water to prevent floating.

d. Roof drains, foundation drains, area drains or cistern overflows shall not be made to enter the
septic tank or any part of the treatment system.

4.1.6. Location

a. The septic tank shall be located not less than 25 meters from any well, spring, cistern, or
other sources of drinking water supply; not less than 1.5 m.(5 ft.) from any water service line;
and not less than 3.0 m. (10 ft.) away from water main.

b. Septic tanks shall be located such that desludging equipment can have access to the
opening manholes conveniently is within 7.50 cm (3 inches) of the bottom of the outlet device or
the sludge and scum has reduced the liquid capacity by 50%.

Main water line

- 50mm pvc pipe

Most fire sprinklers are available in two primary sizes: 1/2″ (12.7 mm) and 3/4″ (19.3 mm). A
1/2″ model is the most common size for office buildings, hotels, and schools. 3/4″ sprinklers, on
the other hand, are used in higher-challenge fire environments where larger quantities of water
are necessary.