Intro Flashcards
The word “plumbing” comes from
the Latin
plumbum for lead, as pipes were once made from lead.
The plumbing industry is
a basic and substantial part of every developed economy due to the need
for clean water, and proper collection and transport of wastes.
Plumbing originated during
the ancient civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian,
and Chinese civilizations
the Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian,
and Chinese civilizations developed
public baths and needed to provide potable water, and
drainage of wastes.
Standardized earthen plumbing pipes with broad flanges making use of asphalt for preventing
leakages appeared in the urban settlements of the
Indus Valley Civilization by 2700 B.C.
Their demand for a constant supply of clean water lead to the
construction of aqueducts.
Greco-Roman civilization.
hen did public health authorities began pressing for better
waste disposal systems to be installed?
19th century
In the * household plumbing is considered as a luxury.
1940s
Water supply Sources
natural bodies of water, rainfall
Waste disposal
-Waste disposed to natural bodies of water
- Excavated pits
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 pipes and
fixtures after installation i.e.,
Plumbing
(Section 217.6 The Revised National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines 1999)
defines plumbing
includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures and
traps; all sanitary and storm drainage systems; vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and downspouts;
and all building drains and sewers, including their respective joints and connections; devices,
receptacles, and appurtenances within the property; water lines in the premises; potable, tap, hot
and chilled water piping; potable water treating or using equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters
and vents for same
Plumbing System
(Section 217.12 NPC 1999)
defines Plumbing system
A Plumbing system, reduced to its simplest terms, consists of
-A supply pipe leading to a fixture and;
-a drainpipe taking the used water away from this fixture.
Carries water from the water source, street
main or a pump to the building and to various points in the building at which water is used.
The water supply and water distribution system
The receptacles that receive the supplied water and allow the occupants
of the building to use the water
The plumbing fixtures
The piping network within the 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 drainage system
the one who works or engages in the business of installing in buildings the pipes
fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and waterborne
wastes
The plumber
There are three categories of plumbers based upon their graces of experiences. They are:
Apprentice plumber
Journeyman plumber
Master plumber
a beginner at the trade who usually serves for 3 to 5 years as helper to
a journeyman.
Apprentice plumber
has served his apprenticeship and is competent to perform the tasks of
installing and repairing plumbing
Journeyman 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 a certificate of registration from the board of master plumbing and possesses the current
license to practice
Master plumber
(Section 214.5 NPC 200)
defines a masterplumber
