Basic Principles of the

1999 National
Plumbing Code of the
Philippines
Here starts the
lesson!
 01
Plumbing Law of the
Philippines
Introduction
 Plumbing Law of the Its primary aim is to:
• ensure strict compliance with the most current
Philippines (1999) guidelines related to plumbing and
environmental laws.

• promoting proper plumbing installations

● The basic principles
of the 1999 National ● The basic goal of the • practices while taking into account in
Plumbing Code of 1999 National environmental concerns.
the Philippines is an Plumbing Code of
update of the tenets the Philippines is to
established in the ensure the
"Plumbing Law of unqualified
the Philippines" observance of the
approved on 18 June latest provisions of
1955 as amended on the plumbing and
28 November 1959. environmental laws.
 Principle 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.
● Every place where people live or stay must
have clean and safe water. The water shouldn't
come from dirty sources or get mixed with
harmful things. We also need to make sure water
doesn't flow back and mix with clean water.
 Principle 2
Plumbing fixtures, devices and
appurtenances shall be supplied with
water in sufficient volume and at
pressure adequate to enable them to
function satisfactory and without undue
noise under all normal conditions of
use.
● When you use sinks, showers, and other things
that need water, they should get enough water at
the right pressure to work well. They should
also work quietly and not make too much noise.
 Principle 3
Plumbing shall be designed
and adjusted to use the
minimum quantity of water
consistent with proper
performance and cleaning.
● Plumbing should be designed so that we use
just the right amount of water. This way, we
don't waste water, but everything still works
properly.
 Principle 4
Devices for heating and
storing water shall be so
designed and installed as to
prevent dangers from
explosion through
overheating.
● The equipment that heats and stores water
should be made and set up in a way that it
doesn't get too hot and explode.
 Principle 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.
● Buildings with bathrooms and toilets need to be
connected to a sewage system if there's one
nearby. This way, the dirty water and waste from
the building can be safely taken away.
 Principle 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.
● In homes, there should be at least one toilet, a
sink for washing dishes, a bathroom sink for
washing hands, and either a bathtub or a shower.
These things keep us clean and healthy.
 Principle 7
Plumbing fixtures shall be
made of smooth non-
absorbent material, free
from concealed fouling
surfaces and shall be located
in ventilated enclosures.
● The things we use for plumbing, like sinks and
toilets, should be made from materials that are
easy to clean and don't absorb dirt. They should
also be in spaces where the air can move around
to keep things fresh.
 Principle 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 the
pipes may be readily cleaned.
● The pipes that carry away dirty water need to be
designed so that nothing gets stuck in them.
They should be easy to clean if something does
get stuck.
 Principle 9
All piping's of plumbing systems
shall be of durable NAMPAP-
APPROVED materials, free form
defective workmanship, designed
and constructed by Registered
Master Plumbers to ensure
satisfactory service.
● Only strong and approved materials should be
used for plumbing. Skilled professionals should
do the work to make sure everything works
well.
 Principle 10

Each fixture directly

connected to the
drainage system shall be
equipped with a water-
sealed trap.
● Toilets and sinks have special bends in the pipes
to keep smelly gases from coming back into the
room.
 Principle 11
The drainage piping system
shall be designed to provide
adequate circulation of air
free from siphon age,
aspiration or forcing of trap
seals under ordinary use.
● Pipes need air to work properly and avoid
problems. They shouldn't make weird noises or
lose their water when we use them.
 Principle 12

Vent terminals shall

extend to the outer air
and installed to preempt
clogging and the return
of foul air to the
building.
● Pipes need to let out air and be placed in a way
that stops bad smells from coming back inside
the building.
 Principle 13

Plumbing systems shall

be subjected to such
tests to effectively
disclose all leaks and
defects in the
workmanship.
● After plumbing is put in, it needs to be tested to
find any leaks or problems so they can be fixed.
 Principle 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.
● Stuff that can clog pipes, make things explode,
or damage them shouldn't go into the plumbing
system.
 Principle 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.
● We need to make sure sewage doesn't mix with
things like food or water we use. If there's a risk
of that happening, we should use special
methods to keep them separate.
 Principle 16

No water closet shall be

located in a room or
compartment which is
not properly lighted and
ventilated.
 Principle 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.
● If there's no sewer nearby, buildings need to
have ways to treat and safely get rid of dirty
water.
 Principle 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.
● If there's a chance that sewage might flow
backward, we need to stop it from overflowing
into the building.
 Principle 19
Plumbing systems shall be
maintained in serviceable
condition by Registered
Master Plumbers.
● Registered Master Plumbers should maintain
plumbing systems to keep them working well.
 Principle 20

All plumbing fixtures

shall be installed
properly spaced, to be
accessible for their
intended use.
● Plumbing fixtures should be spaced properly
and installed so they're easy to use.
 Principle 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.
● Plumbing installations should be done by
skilled Registered Master Plumbers, considering
the building's structure and preventing damage.
 Principle 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.
● Harmful sewage or waste shouldn't be released
into the ground or waterways without proper
treatment to make it safe for the environment.
 Quiz
Direction: Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if
not.
 TRUE or FALSE
1.) 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 on 18 June
1955 as amended on 28
November 1959.
 TRUE or FALSE
2.) NAMPAP means National
Master Plumbing Association of
the Philippines.
 TRUE or FALSE
3.) Plumbing systems shall be
maintained in serviceable
condition by Registered Master
Plumbers.
 TRUE or FALSE
4.) Principle No. 1 - Plumbing
shall be designed and adjusted to
use the minimum quantity of
water consistent with proper
performance and cleaning.
 TRUE or FALSE
5.) Principle No. 10 - Each fixture
directly connected to the drainage
system shall not be equipped with
a water-sealed trap.
Answer
 ANSWERS:
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE