Plumbing Basic Principles Flashcards
(25 cards)
“Plumbing Law of the Philippines” approved on
18 June 1955
“Plumbing Law of the Philippines” amended on
28 November 1959.
the basic goal of the 1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
is to ensure the unqualified observance of the latest provisions of the plumbing and environmental laws.
principle no 1
water?
All premises intended for human habitation, occupancy or use shall
be provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water, neither connected with unsafe water supplies nor subject to hazards of backflow or back-siphonage.
principle no 2
volume and pressure
Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied
with water in sufficient volume and at pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under all nonnal conditions of use.
principle no 3
effeciency
Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with proper perfonnance and cleaning.
principle no 4
explosion
devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to prevent dangers from explosion through overheating.
principle no 5
sewer
Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended for human habitation, occupancy or use on premises abutting on a street, alley or easement where there is a public sewer, shall be connected to the sewer system.
principle no 6
plumbing unit
Each family 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 hygiene .
priniple no 7
ventilation
Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non·absorbent material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
principle no 8
cleanouts
The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned.
principle no 9
nampap
All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of durable NAMPAPAPPROVED materials, free form defective workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.
principle no 10
trap
Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.
principle no 11
air circulation
the drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air free from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
principle no.12
vent terminals
Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and the return of foul air to the building.
principle no 13
test
Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the workmanship.
principle no 14
sewage harm
No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixture destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system.
principle no 15
contamination
Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile goods and similar materials by backflow of se\vage. When necessary, the fixture, device or appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.
principle no 16
WC LIGHT
No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted and ventilated.
principle no 17
septic tank
If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings where there is no sewer within a reasonable distance, suitable provision shall be made for disposing of the building sewage by some accepted method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as a septic tank.
principle no 18
sewage backflow
Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of sewage , suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.
principle no 19
RMP
Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by Registered Master Plumbers.
principle no 20
ACCESSIBLE
All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be
accessible for their intended use.
principle no 21
Structural stability
Plumbing shall be installed by Registered Master Plumbers 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.
