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1
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  • the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients and removing them; and such
  • water, liquid and other carried wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life and property; also the
  • pipes and fixtures after installation i.e., the ‘plumbing system
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P l u m b i n g

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In 1902 , the () was** duly recognized by the government in the City of Manila.** Master Plumber John F. Haas became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection. A () based on the () of the United States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila

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Plumbing Trade

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In 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the government in the City of Manila. () became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection.
A Plumbing Code based on the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila

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Master Plumber John F. Haas

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In 1935 , the () was formally organized

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National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP)

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(), the “Plumbing Code for the City of Manila” was enacted and placed under the Department of Public Services, Manila.

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Manila City Ordinance 2411

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In 1954 , the Third Congress approved ()
which in June 18, 1955, became R.A. 1378 “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” upon ratification of President Ramon Magsaysay

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House Bill No. 962

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7
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On () the National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines prepared by NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by Malacañang

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January 28, 1959,

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Before Martial Law in 1972, () otherwise
known as the “Building Code of the Philippines” was passed with the “National Plumbing Code of 1959” as referral code in full text

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Republic Act No. 6541

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The () adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which President Joseph Estrada approved December 21, 1999 pursuant to
Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as the Plumbing Law

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Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which President Joseph Estrada approved December 21, 1999 pursuant to () known as the Plumbing Law

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Section 4 of R.A. 1378

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Receptacles which are used to provide, receive and discharge water, liquid and water-carried wastes into a drainage system with which they are connected to

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Plumbing Fixtures

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12
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Classifications of plumbing fixtures: (3)

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  • soil
  • scullery
  • bathing
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Classifications of plumbing fixtures: SOIL (3)

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  • Water Closets
  • Urinals
  • Slop Sinks
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Classifications of plumbing fixtures: SCULLERY (3)

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  • Kitchen Sinks
  • Laundry Tubs
  • Bar Sinks
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Classifications of plumbing fixtures: BATHING (7)

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  • Lavatories
  • Bathtubs
  • Shower Baths
  • Bidets
  • Foot/Sitz Tub
  • Shower Receptors
  • Shower Compartments
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16
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Water closet center to side wall: minimum of ()
** Water closet** center to WC center: minimum of ()

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0.375 m
0.75 m

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According to Flushing Action:
* Flushes through a simple wash down action
* Discharges waste into a trapway located at the front of the bowl
* Has a bulge on the front
* Has a small amount of standing water
* Cost less but is least efficient and noisiest

soil fixtures

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Wash down

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18
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Flushes through a siphon
action created in the trapway

soil fixtures

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Reverse Trap

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  • has a larger trapway making it less likely to clog
  • Quieter flushing action
  • Retains a large amount of standing water

soil fixtures

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siphon jet

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  • Less noisy and very efficient
  • Flushing action is started by a whirlpool motion followed by a complete flush down
  • Retains a large amount of standing water

soil fixtures

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Siphon Vortex

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21
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Flushing action is obtained directly from a flush valve connected into the bowl

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Direct Flush Valve

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22
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Other Types of Water Closets

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squat type
washout

23
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Types of urinals (4)

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  • Wall Hung
  • Pedestal
  • Through
  • Stall
24
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Urinal center to side wall : minimum of ()
Urinal center to urinal center: minimum of ()

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0.30 m
0.60 m

25
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Flushing urinals shall be done through automatic flushing tanks. (code)

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NPC 408.1

26
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Flushometer valves shall be self-closing type discharging a predetermined quantity of water. No manually controlled
flushometer valve shall be used to flush group urinals. (code)

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NPC 408.2

27
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kitchen sinks materials: (3)

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  • Stainless Steel
  • Cast Iron Enamel
  • Formed Steel Coated with Porcelain Enamel
28
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laundry tubs materials: (2)

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  • Cement or Cement with Tiles
  • Porcelain
29
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Where janitors clean & leave their mops

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slop sinks

30
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lavatiries types: (4)

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  • Pedestal
  • Pullman or Counter
  • Wall Hung
  • Through
31
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  • with removable panel of sufficient dimension to access pump
  • circulation pump shall be located above the crown weir of the trap
  • pump and circulation piping shall be self draining
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WHIRLPOOL BATHS

32
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Brand Name of luxury type bathtubs

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jacuzzis

33
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  • Used for cleaning private parts
  • Sometimes referred to as female urinals
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bidets

34
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Bidet center to side wall: minimum of ()
Bidet center to bidet center: minimum of ()

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0.375 m
0.75 m

35
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  • With approved-type hinged strainer plate having the sum of the areas of the small holes of the waterway equal to the cross sectional area of the tailpiece
  • Provided with integrally cast water stop outside flange around the body at mid depth and with an inside caulk outlet to provide a watertight joint in the floor
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floor drains

36
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  • Receptor floor shall drain not less than 2% or more than 4% slope.
  • Thresholds shall accommodate a minimum 559 mm wide door.
  • For wheelchair use, dam or curb may be eliminated.
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shower receptors

37
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  • Metal enclosure containing shower head, valves and faucets
  • Shall have a minimum interior area of 0.6 sqm and shall be capable of encompassing a 762 mm diameter circle.
  • This area shall be maintained from a point above the shower drain to a height of 1.78 m with no protrusions other than the fixture valve, shower head and safety grab rails.
  • Drains for gang shower rooms shall be spaced not more than 4.9 m apart
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SHOWER BATHS/
COMPARTMENTS

38
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pipe and fitting types: (11)

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  • cast iron soil pipe
  • acid resistant cast iron pipe
  • asbestos pipe
  • Bituminous Fiber Sewer Pipe
  • Vitrified Clay Pipe
  • Lead Pipe
  • Galvanized Steel Pipe
  • Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe
  • Copper Pipe
  • brass pipe
  • Plastic or Synthetic Pipe
39
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  • Most popular and generally specified material for drainage installation. Extensively used in the 60s and 70s.
  • Durable, conveniently installed (<25 storey)
  • Commercial length: 600 cm
  • Diameters: 50-150mm
  • Affected to some extent by corrosion by acid formed by Carbon Dioxide, Sulphur Oxide, and Methane Gases that create rust
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cast iron soil pipe

40
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types of cast iron soil pipe: (2)

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SV type - generally used; for building installations
XV type - extra duty; for underground installations

41
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cast iron pipe varieties (4)

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  • standard pipe
  • single hub pipe
  • double hub pipe
  • hubless pipe
42
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  • Made of an alloy of cast iron and silicon
  • Installed in chemical laboratories, industries and other installations where acid wastes are being discharged
  • Brittle and cracks easily, thus horizontal runs have to be Supported at every 1.50 meter interval to prevent sagging
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Acid Resistant Cast Iron Pipe

43
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  • Made of an asbestos fibers and portland cement
  • Used as soil, waste, ventilation pipe & downspouts
  • Suited for concrete embedment because of similar properties
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Asbestos Pipe

44
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  • Cheapest of all types of pipes
  • Light in weight, slightly flexible and can take slight soil movement
  • without danger of cracking or pulling out of its joints. It is thus suited for house sewer and septic tank installations
  • may be softened/damaged by excessive hot water or chemical flow
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Bituminous Fiber Sewer Pipe

45
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  • One of the oldest materials used for sewer lines
  • Highly resistant to most acids
  • Because it is made of clay, it is brittle and cracks easily when laid on unstable ground
  • Made in short lengths of 750mm
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Vitrified Clay Pipe

46
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  • The oldest pipe used for plumbing systems
  • Highly resistant to acid
  • Poisonous and injurious, is therefore not recommended to convey water for human consumption
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Lead Pipe

47
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  • Made out of mild steel and expected to last 15 to 25 years
  • Subject to deposits of salt and lime which can cause FHL
  • Comes in several commercial sizes: 10 (3/8”), 13 (1/2”), 20 (3/4”)
  • 25 (1’), 32 (1¼”), 38 (1½”), 50 (2”), 75 (3”), and 100 (4”)
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Galvanized Steel Pipe

48
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  • Better then steel pipe for plumbing installation
  • More resistant to acid waste
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Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe

49
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  • Durable and extremely corrosive resistant
  • Easy to install
  • Smooth interior surface
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Copper Pipe

50
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Copper pipe classification

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  • K type- heaviest; recommended for underground installations
  • ** L type**- lighter; available in both rigid and flexible form; recommended for residential water supply line and radiant heating installations
  • ** M type**- thinnest; available only in rigid form; for small water supply lines and radiant heating installations
51
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  • Most expensive
  • Made of an alloy or zinc (15%) and copper (85%)
  • Resistant to acids and has a smooth interior surface
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Brass Pipe

52
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  • Developed in Germany in 1935
  • Most are produced from synthetic resins
  • Superior type of pipe because it weighs less, is easy to cut, is flexible, has a smooth interior surface, and is cheaper than steel
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Plastic or Synthetic Pipe

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Plastic or Synthetic Pipe TYPES:

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Rigid type (pipes)
Flexible type (tubing)

54
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Considerations in choosing
materials: (4)

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  • Quality and durability.
  • Resistance to external and internal contact with foreign matters.
  • Resistance to acid waste and other chemical elements that will pass into it.
  • Cost of materials and labor.

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