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PLUMBING.
PLUMBING SYSTEM...
THE PLUMBER...
HISTORY OF PLUMBING
HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE IN THE
PHILIPPINES...... vt
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS)...
NAMPAP-NATIONAL MASTER PLUMBERS
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF UNITED MASTER
PLUMBERS.
BOARD OF MASTER PLUMBERS.
"THE MASTER PLUMBER BOARD EXAMINATION, Is
‘THE MASTER PLUMBING LICENSURE EXAMINATION
SYLLABUS,
2: PR ES OF W 24
USES OF WATER,,
THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE
PRECIPITATION AND RUN-OFF
(GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS AND AQUIERS..
SOURCES OF WATER
WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS AND THEIR
‘CORRECTION,
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
RADIOLOGICAL CHARACTERSTICS.
PROBLEM CAUSE EFFECT CORRECTION...
WATER TREATMENT...
RT 3: PLUME E
‘THE BASIC PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE NATIONAL,
PLUMBING CODE. 2
HAPTER 4: PLUMBING FIXTURE
4 PLUMBING FIXTURES OUTL 8
‘SECTION 401: PLUMBING FIXTURE MATERIALS
(GENERAL REQUIREMENTS).
WATER CLOSET...
‘A. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO DESIGN. 69
B, TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO MAKE. 7m
CC. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO FLUSING
MECHANISM...
D. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO SHAPE B
E, TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO
INSTALLATION.
SECTION 405 ~ PROHIBITED FIXTURES. 75PLUMBING:
SECTION 407: MINIMUM WATER CLOSET
(CLEARANCES. - 7 seven TS
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS OF WATER CLOSET 7
MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE. 78
SIZE OF WATER SUPPLY AND WSFU VALUE
MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT onscreen T®
LAVATORY. 79
TYPES OF LAVATORY ssn seen
ROUGHING- IN OF LAVATORY. 81
«MATERIALS FOR LAVATORIES, 82
MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER & DFU VALUE. 2
SIZE OF WATER SUPPLY PIPE & WSFU VALUE. 2
MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT FOR LAVATORY. 82
BIDET. 83
BATHTUB. 84
SECTION 408 -URINALS. 8s
‘TYPES OF URINAL. 85
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR URINALS. 87
MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE. 87
SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE...
MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT...
SINKS.
‘TYPES OF KITCHEN SINK...
MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE... es
SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE. 89
(OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES 89
PLUMBING UNIT cnn stn seven 9
[NOTES ON SHOWER RECEPTOR (NPC 1999).ossovsnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnen
PLUMBING ACCESSORIES. 91
‘TYPICAL FIXTURE LAYOUT FOR TOILET AND BATH
(HINIMUM DIMENSIONS) cnn nnn
TOILET FIXTURE CLEARANCES FOR DISABLED
PERSONS (eR BP 344 THE ACCESSIBILITY Law) 94
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF ACCESSORIES AND.
FITTINGS AT SHOWER AREA csc se se 9
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF ACCESSORIES AND
FITTINGS AT BATH TUBY SHOWER 97
‘SECTION 410- PLUMBING FIXTURES REQUIRED. 98
SECTION 4 |- WHIRLPOOL RATHTUBS. 99
SECTION 501 : INSPECTION AND TESTING 102
SECTION 501.1.2: ADVANCE NOTICE. 102
SECTION 501.13 : RESPONSIBILITY. 102
SECTION 501.14 : RE-TESTING, 102
SECTION 501.15: TESTING. 103
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SECTION 501.16: CORRECTIONS
SECTION 501.1.7: APPROVAL.
103
103
SECTION 501,23 : WATER TEST. 103
SECTION 501.24 AIR TEST. 103
TESTING FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, 104
SECTION 601: RUNNING WATER REQUIRED... sn 105
SECTION 602: UNLAWFUL CONNECTIONS 105,
PARISON INIT Ic
SECTION 603: CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL... Ho
SECTION 604 : MATERIAL 134
SECTION 605: VALVES: 154
‘TYPES OF WELLS. 168
PUMPS: 176
RESERVOIRS AND STORAGE TANKS... 192,
WATER DEMAND. 197
WATER DEMAND: TERMINOLOGIES. 202
WATER DEMAND: WATER CONSUMPTION RATES:
INDIVIDUAL HOUSESHOLD CONNECTION...
HAPTE TAL 5 SYSTEN 204
SECTION 701 :MATERIALS. 204
SECTION 702 :FIXTURE UNIT EQUIVALENT. 205
SECTION 703 : SIZE OF DRAINAGE PIPING.
SECTION 704 : FIXTURE CONNECTIONS.
SECTION 705:CHANGES IN DIRECTION OF
EXCRETA DRAINAGE FLOW.
SECTION 706 : CLEANOUTS.
SECTION 707 : GRADE OF HORIZONTAL EXCRETA
DRAINAGE SYSTEM...
SECTION 708 ;GRAVITY DRAINAGE REQUIRED.
‘SECTION 709: DRAINAGE OF FIXTURES LOCATED.
BELOW THE UPSTREAM MANHOLE OR BELOW
THE MAIN SEWER LEVEL...
SECTION 710: SUDS RELIEF
BiINDIRECT WASTE PIPING, WET-VENTEL
SPECIAL WASTE: 4
SECTION 801 INDIRECT WASTE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 802 APPROVALS.
‘SECTION 803 INDIRECT WASTE PIPING.
SECTION 804 INDIRECT WASTE RECEPTORS.
SECTION 805 PRESSURE DRAINAGE CONNECTION.
SECTION 806 STERILE EQUIPMENT.
SECTION 807 APPLIANCES,
SECTION 808 : COOLING WATER
SECTION 809: DRINKING FOUNTAINS.
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SECTION 810: STEAM & HOT WATER DRAINAGE
CONDENSERS & SUMPS...-. - senene 218
SECTION BI |: CHEMICAL WASTES. 220
SECTION 812: VERTICAL WET VENTING. 21
SECTION B13: SPECIAL VENTING FOR ISLAND
FIXTURES..... snes BD
SECTION 814:COMBINATION WASTE & VENT
SYS TEMS oneness neatrcanay
SECTION 815:DIRECT WASTE TO GROUND...
SECTION 816: CLEAR WATER WASTES,
SECTION 817:SWIMMING POOLS.
SECTION B18: REFRIGERATION WASTES wenn
SECTION 819: AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT en
‘TYPES OF VENTS.
WET VENT,
SECTION 901: VENTS REQUIRED.
SECTION 902 : VENTS NOT REQUIRED.
SECTION 903 : MATERIALS...
SECTION 904 : SIZE OF VENTS.
SECTION 905 : VENT PIPE GRADES &
CONNECTIONS veces 237
SECTION 906 : VENT TERMINATION 238
SECTION 907 : VENT STACKS & RELIEF VENTS vss 39
SECTION 1001 : TRAPS REQUIRED 240
SECTION 1002: TRAPS PROTECTED BY VENT PIPES. 241
SECTION 1003: TRAPS DESCRIBED...
SECTION 1004: TRAPS PROHIBITED
SECTION 1005: TRAP SEALS.
SECTION 1006: FLOOR DRAIN TRAPS. 244
SECTION 1007: TRAP SEAL PROTECTION nano
SECTION 1009: SLAUGHTER HOUSES, PACKING
ESTABLISHMENTS, ETC, 245
‘SECTION 1010: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR
‘AUTO WASH RACK.
SECTION 101 I: GREASE TRAPS... —
SECTION 1012: GREASE INTERCEPTORS FOR
COMMERCIAL KITCHENS, 248
SECTION 1013: FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL
PROHIBITED. 248
SECTION 1014: TRAPS - DESCRIBED. 248
SECTION 1015: LAUNDRIES. 248
SECTION 1016: SAND INTERCEPTORS WHERE
REQUIRED 248
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SECTION 1017: CONSTRUCTION & SIZE (SAND
INTERCEPTOR).
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(GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROPERLY
DESIGNED DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
DEFINITION FROM NPC 1999 EDITION,
MATERIALS USED FOR THE PLUMBING DRAINAGE
SYSTEM APPROVED BY THE 1999 NATIONAL.
PLUMBING CODE.
LOSS OF TRAP SEAL...
SUPPORTS... acreage
INDIRECT WASTE PIPING (SECTION 810 NPC 1999)..
DRAINAGE, WASTE AND VENT (DW) PIPING.
SYSTEM enn
‘TYPES OF TRAP COMMONLY USED IN
RESIDENTIAL FIXTURES.
SIZESS AND CAPACITIES OF GREASE TRAPS.
GREASE TRAP.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
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MASTER PLUMBER
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Plumbing the art and technique of installing pipes, foxcures,
and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply
of liquids, substances andlor ingredients and removing them:
and such water, liquid and other carried-wastes hazardous
{0 health, sanitation, life and property pipes and fixtures
afeer instalation ie, che ‘plumbing system’. (Section 217.6
‘The Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
1999)
[Puumsine system
Plrning Systm ineudes al potable water suply and
disrbuion pips al plumbing faces and rps al saniary
tnd tar daaga sts ve pipes root dang, edart
and downspouts; and all building drains and sewers,
Page SPLUMBING.
Including their respective joints and connections; devices,
receptacles, and appurtenances within the property: water
lines in the premises; potable, ap, hot and chilled water
Piping: porable water treating or using equipment: fuel zas
piping: water heaters and vents for same. (Section 217.12
NPC 1999)
{A Plumbing system, reduced to is simplest terms, consists
ofa supply pipe leading toa fixture anda drainpipe taking
the used water away from this fixture,
The system constitutes the following:
FR The water supply and water distribution system.
Carries water from the water souree, street main
‘Fa pump tothe building and to various poins in
the bulding a which water i used
FE The plumbing fxzures. The receptacles that receive
the supplied water and allow the occupants of the
building to use the water.
FR The drainage system. The piping network within che
building which conveys from the plumbing fixtures
all wastes and fecal matter (sanitary drainage) as
‘well as rainwater (storm drainage) to a point of
disposal or a treatment facility.
[tHe Prowse
The plumbers the one who works or engages in he
busines finan in buldngs he ppes tures and other
apparatus for ringing in the water supply and removing
liquid and waterborne wastes
There are dee categories of plumbers based upon thle
_graces of experiences, They are:
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FR Apprentice plumber-a beginner a the trade who
usualy serves for 3 to 5 years as helper toa
journeyman.
Journeyman plumber- has served his apprenticeship
and is competent to perform the tasks of instaling
and repairing plumbing,
FB Master plumber- a person technically and legally
{qualified and licensed to practice the profession of
‘master plumbing without limitations in accordance
with Republic Act 1378, having passed the
‘examinations conducted by the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC), has received
ccortifiate of registration from the board of master
plumbing and possesses the current license to
practice. (Section 2145 NPC 200)
HISTORY OF PLUMBING
From Bathroom Stuff, p. 108-109
FB Roman aqueducts ~ by gravity
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BR Scotland, 28008C ~ crude indoor latrines, drains
‘connected to recesses in stone walls, users squatted
in primitive toilets
Pakistan ~first seated toilets
Mohenjo-Daro ~ elegantly made stone toilets
Bmw
Ezyptians — used crude toilets that were rarely
hooked to sewer lines, and were cleaned by hand
FR Knossos on Crete, 1800BC ~ first fish toilet, with
‘overhead water reservoir
BR Ancient Romans — communal toilets
FR Middle Ages ~ chamber pots, emptied into stinking,
cesspits (streets)
FE. 1596, Sir John Harrington, Queen Elizabeth's godson
~ flush collet reinvented, but odor from cesspool
discouraged the queen
BR 1775, Alexander Cummings — invented toilet with a
U-bend that held a small amount of water
BB tach and 19th Century European chamber pots ~
sometimes decorated on the inside with portraits of
despised enemies. In England, Napoleon's face were
particularly popular.
BE Industrial Revolution ~ influx of people tothe city,
need for proper sanitation
‘THE PHILIPPINES
From the Natio
17h Century
Bith ofthe plumbing profession in the Philippines
| ey OF PLUMBING PRACTICE IN
Intramuros was established by the Spaniards as
model community. The Friar Engineers built the
government buildings, residential and other
structures incorporated European standards in their
plumbing instalation,
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Fy 8th and 19¢h Century
Filipino plumbers were assigned the task of
rmaintaining, repairing, andlor remodeling plumbing
systems, Recognized plumbers were called upon by
the “ustrados” to actas consultants of plumber
journeymen.
BE 20th Century
[Arrival of American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite
teachers, doctors and evangelists Heath and hygiene
became priority when epidemics including cholera,
leprosy, schistosomiasis and other contagious
(Obligations and Contracts
Description
‘A. Plan reading and interpretation
Reading and interpretation of plans, symbols and
legends and specifications
B. Plumbing materials,
Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of
different kinds and casses of pipes fitings, gauge,
valves and regulators.
Plumbing fixtures and appliances
Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of
different kinds and classes of plumbing fixtures and
appliances; sizes, dimension, heights and location of
water supply and discharge drains
. Hand and Machine tools
Different kinds of hand and machine tools and their
uses for cutting, reaming, threading, caulking, faring
and brazing, welding joints and connections of
different pipes and fittings: and and machine for
removing stoppages of drains, and repair of leaks
and rusted pipes.
E. Maintenance and repair
Periodic and regular inspection and serving of pipes
and fittings, controls, valves, regulators, plumbing
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fixtures, appliances, pumps and similar equipment,
repair of leaks and rusted pipes.
F. Bill of Materials
Quantity take-of, bill of materials, cost estimates
based on plans and specification
G. Obligations and contracts
‘Obligations and contracts documentations, project
technical reporting inspection and acceptance of
materials and workmanship,
SANITATION PLUMBING DESIGN AND.
INSTALLATION Scope
A. Development of sources of water for rural
residences
B. Waste water treatment and disposal for building
and premises
Water supply and distribution system
Sanitary drainage and ventilating system
Storm and sub-surface drainage system
Water heating system
Dry and wer sand pipes
Water pumps, tank, cistern, sewage
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Installation and workmanship
Plan and speeifiation
Description
‘A. Development of sources of water for rural residences
Determine the amount and quality of water, develop
source and provide sanitary measures against
‘contamination and pollution.
B. Wastewater treatment and disposal for building and
premises
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Method of sewage treatment and disposal, design
and construction of septic tank, privy, cesspool,
seepage.
CC. Water supply and distribution system
Planning and design of water supply, distribution,
branch and all pipings to fixtures, appliances,
appurtenance within the building and premises.
. Sanitary drainage and ventilating system
Planning and design of house drains, house sewers,
horizontal branches, stacks, vents, drains, eraps,