L1 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Ancient word for plumber
Plumbarius
Latin word means lead
Plumbum
Metal used as plumbing material by roman
Lead
Brought abt disintegration and eventually collapse of roman empire
Goth invasion
In what century did english parliament passed the first plumbing apprentice law
17th century
France followed during what century
18th century
Established by spaniards a model community
Walled city intramuros
Elite group to act as consultant
Ilustrados
Plumbing trade was dully recognized by the government
1902
First chief of the plumbing construction
MP. John F hass
When was NAMPAP organized
1935
When was ra 1378 approved
1954
Ra 1378 was signed
June 18, 1955
Npc prepared by nampap was prpmulgated and approved
Jan 28,1959
Asbestos cement pipe
Nov 28, 1967
Nampap pres
Jaime m cabase
Spearheaded updating plumbing code
1996
Pursuant of Ra 1378 wad spproved
Dec 21, 1999
All premises intended for human
habitation, occupancy or use shall be
provided with a supply of pure and
wholesome water supplies nor subject
to hazards of backflow or back-
siphonage.
Clean water
Plumbing fixtures, devices and
appurtenances shall be supplies with water
in sufficient volume and at pressure
adequate to enable them to function
satisfactorily and without undue noise under
all normal conditions.
Volume and pressure
Plumbing shall be designed and
adjusted to use the minimum
quantity of water consistent with
proper performance and cleaning.
Efficiency
Devices for heating and storing water
shall be so designed and installed as
to prevent dangers from explosion
through overheating.
Explosion
Every building having plumbing
fixtures installed and intended for
human habitation, occupancy or USC
on premises abutting on a street, alley
or easement where there is a public
sewer, shall be connected to the sewer
Sewer
Each frunily dwelling unit on premises
abutting on a sewer or with a private
sewage-disposal system shall have at least
one water closet and one kitchen type sink.
Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower
shall be installed to meet the basic
requirements of sanitation and personal
Plumbing unit