UTILITIES 2

1. CLEAN WATER

All the Premises made for human use or habitation shall be provided with the supply of pure and water,
neither connected to unsafe water supply nor subject to backflow or back- siphonage.
2. VOLUME and PRESSURE

Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in sufficient volume
and pressure adequate to function satisfactorily and without undue noise.
3. EFFICIENCY

Plumbing system shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water
consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

4. EXPLOSION

Devices which are used for heating and storing water shall be designed and installed in
such a manner so as to prevent dangers from explosion through overheating.
5. SEWER

Every and every building located on a street, alley or easement with a public sewer shall have its
plumbing fixtures to the sewer system.
6. PLUMBING UNIT

Each family dwelling unit shall have minimum of one water closet, kitchen type sink, a bathtub or
shower to fulfill the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.

7. VENTILATION

Plumbing fixtures should be made of smooth non-absorbent material and they should be free
from concealed fouling surfaces and they must be located in ventilated enclosures.
8. CLEANOUTS

The drainage system shall be designed, constructed

and maintained to prevent the fouling, deposit of
solids, clogging and with adequate cleanouts so
arranged that the pipes may be readily leaned.

9. NAMPAP

All piping shall be made of durable NAMPAP approved

materials. They should be free from defective workmanship
and should be designed and constructed by skilled Plumbers to
ensure satisfactory service.
10. TRAP

Every plumbing fixture connected directly to the drainage

system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.

11. AIR CIRCULATION

The piping system of drainage pipes shall be designed to

provide adequate circulation of free air from siphonage
aspiration.

12. VENT TERMINALS

Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to

prevent clogging and the return of foul air to the building.
13. TEST

Plumping systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively

disclose all leaks and defects in the workmanship.

14. SEWAGE HARM

The materials which will clog or choke the pipes and produce
explosive mixtures or destroy the pipes or their joints or
interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall not be
allowed to enter the building drainage system.

15. CONTAMINATION

Proper protection shall be used to prevent spoilage of food,

water, sterile goods and similar materials by backflow of
sewage. When necessary, the fixture, device or appliance shall
be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.
16. WATER CLOSET

Water closet which are not properly ventilated and lighted

should not be used in any compartment or room.

17. SEPTIC TANK

Septic tank should be constructed if there is no provision for

disposal of sewage in a certain area or building.

18. SEWAGE BACKFLOW

Where a plumbing system and drainage system may be subject

to backflow of sewage, suitable provision shall be made to
prevent its overflow in the building.
19. REGISTERED MASTER PLUMBER

Plumbing system and drainage system shall be maintained in serviceable condition by skilled Plumbers.

20. ACCESIBILITY

All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for their intended use.
21. STRUCTURAL INTERGRITY

Plumbing system shall be installed with due regard to the preservation of the strength of
structural members and the prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces through
fixture usage.

22. SEWAGE TREATMENT

Sewage or other waste from plumbing systems, which may be dangerous to surface or
sub-surface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or into any waterway, unless
they are properly treated.