Administration

*Section 100 – Permit Required

To ensure compliance of the provisions of this Code, the professional services of a Registered and Licensed Master Plumber shall be enlisted in accordance with Republic Act No. 1378, the Plumbing Law”

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether acting as principal, servant, agent or employee, to do or cause to be done any plumbing or drainage work for which a permit is required without securing prior permit from the Office of the Building Official having jurisdiction under the Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Interior and Local Government or City Mayors.

**Section 101 – To Whom Permits may be Issued

No permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation, to do or cause to be done any installation of plumbing work regulated by this Code, except to a Registered and Licensed Master Plumber, holding a valid, unexpired and unrevoked certificate of registration as required by Republic Act No. 1378, as amended.

***Section 102 – Application for Permit

102.1 Application

A Registered and Licensed Master Plumber shall file an application at the Office of the Building Official in behalf of the building owner for whom such work shall be done and shall fill out the forms provided for that purpose. Every application shall:

102.1.1

Identify and describe the plumbing work to be covered by the permit for which an application is made;

102.1.2

Describe the land upon which the proposed plumbing work is to be done, legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and locate the proposed building or work;

102.1.3

Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed plumbing work is intended;

102.1.4

Be accompanied by plans, drawings, diagrams, computations, technical specifications, and other data as required in Subsection 102.2;

102.1.5

Give such other data and information as required by the Administrative Authority;

102.1.6

Be signed by the Owner or permittee, who is required to submit evidence to indicate such authority; and

102.1.7

Be signed and sealed by the Registered and Licensed Master Plumber.

Section 103 – Permit Issuance

103.1.1

The application, plans, technical specifications and other required documents filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the Administrative Authority. Other concerned departments which verify compliance with other applicable laws may review such plans. If the Administrative Authority finds that the work described in an application for permit and the plans, specifications and other documents filed therewith conform to the requirements of the Plumbing Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and upon payment of the fees specified in Section 102, a permit shall then be issued to the Applicant.

103.1.2

When the Administrative Authority issues the permit he shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications as “APPROVED”. Such approved plans and specification shall no be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Administrative Authority and all works shall be done in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

103.1.3

The Administrative Authority may issue a Partial Permit for the construction of a part of a large and/or complicated plumbing system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole system have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed, complying with all pertinent requirements of the Code. The holder of such partial permit may proceed at his work risk without assurance that the final permit for the entire building, structure or plumbing system will be granted.

103.2

Retention of Plans – One set of approved pans, specifications, computations and related data shall be retained by the Administrative Authority. Two (2) sets of approved plans, specifications and data shall be returned to the applicant and Owner. one (1) set of which shall be kept at the jobsite at all times while he work is in progress.

103.3

Validity of Permit – The issuance of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed as a permit to violate any provision of this Plumbing Code or of any other applicable ordinances. The issuance of a permit based on submitted plans, specifications or other documents shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors on said plans, specifications and other documents and from stopping an on-going plumbing installations violate of this Code or of other pertinent ordinances of this Jurisdiction

103.4

Expiration – A plumbing permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work authorized therein is not commenced within one year from the date of such permit or if the plumbing work so authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after having been commenced for a period of 120 days.

In case of renewal of a plumbing permit, a fee equivalent to one-half the amount of he original fee shall be paid.

*103.5

Suspension or Revocation – The Administrative Authority may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this Code whenever issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of pertinent ordinances, rules and regulations.

Section 104 – Application for Existing Plumbing System

104.1

Additions, Alterations or Repairs – may be made to any existing plumbing system provided the addition, alteration or repair works conform to requirements for a new plumbing system. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not render an existing system unsafe, unsanitary or overloaded.

104.2

Changes in Building Occupancy – Plumbing systems which are part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in the National Building Code, shall comply with all requirements of this Code applicable to the changed use or occupancy.

104.3

Maintenance – All plumbing systems, materials and appurtenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition. All devices or safeguards required by this Code shall be maintained in conformance with the existing Code edition at the time the plumbing system was installed. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Administrative Authority may cause the re-inspection of any plumbing system.

104.4

Moved Buildings – Plumbing system, which are part of buildings or structures in one place and moved into another Jurisdiction, shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new installation.

Section 105 – Inspections

105.1

General – All plumbing systems for which permits are required by this Code shall be inspected by the Administrative Authority. No portion of any plumbing system shall be concealed until inspected and approved. The Administrative Authority or his representative shall not be liable for expenses incurred in the removal and replacement of materials required to warrant proper inspection. When the installation of a plumbing system is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made. Plumbing systems regulated by this Code shall not be connected to the water and energy fuel supplies nor to the sewer system until authorized by the Administrative Authority and other Agencies concerned.

All Administrative Plumbing Personnel, Plumbing Inspector shall be a Registered and Licensed Master Plumber in accordance with the provision of Republic Act 1378, otherwise, known as “Plumbing Law“.

105.2

Operation of Plumbing Equipment – The requirements of this Section do not prohibit the operation or use of any plumbing accessory installed to replace existing equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of the building when a request for inspection of such equipment or fixtures has been filed with the Administrative Authority not more than 72 hours after such replacement work is completed and before any portion of such plumbing system is concealed by any permanent portion of the building.

105.3

Testing of Systems – All plumbing systems shall be tested and approved as required by this Code or the Administrative Authority.

105.4

Inspection Requests – It shall be the duty of he person doing the plumbing work authorized by a permit to notify the Administrative Authority that such work is ready for inspection. The Administrative Authority requires that every request for inspection be filed at least three (3) working days before such inspection is intended. Such request shall be in writing and jointly signed by the Owner and the registered and Licensed Master Plumber – Contractor.

105.5

Other Inspection – In addition to the inspections required by this Code, the Administrative Authority may require other inspections of the plumbing work to comply with the other provisions of this Code, other pertinent laws and ordinances enforced by the Administrative Authority.

105.6 Reinspection’s

105.6.1

A fee will be charged on the Applicant for each inspection or re-inspection when a portion of the plumbing work for inspection is called for is not completed.

105.6.2

This provision shall not be intended as requiring re-inspection fees for the first time a job is rejected for failure with the requirements of this Code, but as deterrent on the practice of calling inspections before the job is ready for inspection or re-inspection.

105.6.3

Re-inspection fees shall be charged when the approved plans are not readily available to the Inspector, for failure to provide access and facility on the date when the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Administrative Authority.

105.6.4

To obtain re-inspection, the Applicant shall file an application, in writing, on a form furnished for that purpose and pay the re-inspection fee.

105.6.5

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, but pending payment of required fess, no re-inspection of the work will be performed.

Section 106 – Connection Approval

106.1

Permanent Connection – no person shall install connections to any water supply line, sewer or storm drain systems as required by this Code and for which other applications and permits required from other Agencies before approval by the Administrative Authority.

106.2

Temporary Connections – Administrative Authority will endorse to other authorities or government agencies the issuance of temporary connections of the plumbing equipment to the water supply main, sewer main, power line and gas main for the purpose of testing the equipment.

Section 107 – Special Provisions

107.1

All Licensed Master Plumbers registered in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 1378 shall secure for themselves a seal of standard size and type as required. The same shall be used on all plumbing applications for permits and all plumbing plans prepared by Registered and Licensed Master Plumber as well as on all documents required in the practice of their profession. The seal shall be round in shape and shall be inscribed with the following:

107.1.1

Registered and Licensed Master Plumber at upper portion and round seal.

107.1.2

Name of Registered and Licensed Master Plumber at the upper center.

107.1.3

The registration number shall appear at the center below the name.

107.1.4

Philippines, appearing at the lower portion of the round seal.

Section 108 – Plumbing Fixtures Required

Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities in accordance with best practice for mobility of disabled persons as provided in the National Building Code of the Philippines or by other government departments having jurisdiction.

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The basic principles of the 1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines is an update of the tenets established in the “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” approved 18 June 1955 as 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 – 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 – 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 normal conditions of use.

Principle No. 3 – Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

Principle No. 4 – Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to prevent dangers from explosion through overheating.

Principle No. 5 – 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 – 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.

Principle No. 7 – 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 – The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate cleanouts so arranged that pipes may be readily cleaned.

Principle No. 9 – All piping of plumbing systems shall be durable NAMPAP-APPROVED materials, free from defective workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.

Principle No. 10 – Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.

Principle No. 11 – 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 shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and the return of foul air to the building.

Principle No. 13 – Plumbing systems shall be subject to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the workmanship.

Principle No. 14 – No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, 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 – Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination 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.

Principle No. 16 – No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted an ventilated.

Principle No. 17 – 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 – 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 – Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by Registered Master Plumbers.

Principle No. 20 – All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for their intended use.

Principle No. 21 – 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.

Principle No. 22 – Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system which may be deleterious to surface or sub-surface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or into any waterway, unless first rendered innocuous through subjection to some acceptable form of treatment.

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