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plumbing - ANSWER 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 suc... h water, liquid, and other carried-wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life and property pipes and fixtures after installation i.e. the 'plumbing system' plumbing system - ANSWER 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 he property; waterlines in the premises; potable, tap, hot and chilled water piping; potable water treatingor using equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters and vents for same plumbing system - ANSWER consists of a supply pipe leading to a fixture and a drain pipe taking the used water away from this fixture 1. water supply and water distribution system 2. the plumbing fixtures 3. the drainage system - ANSWER what constitutes a plumbing system? the water suply and water distribution system - ANSWER 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 plumbing fixtures - ANSWER the receptacles that receive the supplied water and allow the occupants of the building to use the water the drainage system - ANSWER the piping network within the building which conveys from the plumbing fixtures all wastes and fecal matter (sanitary drainage) as well as rain water (storm drainage) to a point of disposal or a treatment facility sanitary drainage - ANSWER deals with wastes and fecal matter storm drainage - ANSWER deals with rainwater the plumber - ANSWER 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 1. apprentice plumber 2. journeyman plumber 3. master plumber - ANSWER the three categories of plumbers master plumber - ANSWER a person technically and legally qualified and licensed to practice the profession of master plumbing without limitations in accordance with RA1378, having passed the exams conducted by the PRC, has received a certificate registration from the board of master plumbing and possesses the current license to practice (section 214.5 NPC 200) journeyman plumber - ANSWER has served his apprenticeship and is competent to perform the tasks of installing and repairing plumbing apprentice plumber - ANSWER a beginner at the trade who usually serves for 3-5 years as helper to a journeyman the improper installation of plumbing affect the health of the occupants of a building and create a center point for the spread of disease - ANSWER why is there regulation of plumbing by law protection of public health - ANSWER the right of the government to regulate the details of plumbing is based on the principle of _____. to ensure the qualified observance of the latest provision of the plumbing and environmental laws - ANSWER what is the basic goal of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines? 1. All premises intended for human use or habitation shall e provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water ( neither connected to unsafe water supply nor subject to backflow or back siphonage ) 2. Plumbing fixtures, devices, and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in sufficient volume and pressure ( adequate to function satisfactorily and without undue noise) - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 3. (Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to) Use the minimum quantity of water (consistent with proper performance and cleaning). 4. (devices for heating and storing water hakl be so designed and installed as to) Prevent dangers from explosion through overheating. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 5. Every building abutting on a street, alley or easement with a public sewer shall connect its plumbing fixtures to the sewer system. 6. Each family dwelling unit shall have AT LEAST one water closet, one kitchen type sink, a lavatory, and a bathtub or shower to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 7. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent material, free from concealed fouling surfaces, and shall be located in ventilated enclosures. 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. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 9. All piping shall be of durable nampap-approved materials, free from defective workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service. 10. Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 11. The drainage pipes piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air free from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use. 12. Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to prevent clogging and the return of foul air to the building - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) siphonage - ANSWER the emptying of the liquid in a container through a tube to another container that is placed in a lower position. appurtenance - ANSWER - accessory - a manufactured device, a prefab assembly, or an on-the-job assembly of component parts that is an adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixtures Intramuros, walled city - ANSWER place of birth of plumbing profession in the Philippines puwblo - ANSWER towns ilustrados - ANSWER elite group Governor general Harrison - ANSWER issued a letter of instruction on proper waste disposal master Plumber John F. Haas - ANSWER first chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines - ANSWER NAMPAP Manila City Ordinance 2411 - ANSWER Plumbing code for the city of Manila, enacted and placed under the Department of Public Services, Manila House Bill #962 (1954) >>>> R.A. 1378 (1955 June 18) - ANSWER Plumbing Law of the Philippines F.E.A.T.I. University - ANSWER (offered) First curriculum for plumbing engineering inclusion of "asbestos-cement pipe" as an approved plumbing material - ANSWER first amendment (to plumbing code?) Board of Master Plumbers - ANSWER BOMP air,water,&food - ANSWER Basic necessities of life 13. plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the workmanship. 14. Substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall NOT be allowed to enter the building drainage system. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 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. 16. NO WATER CLOSET shall be located in a room or compartment which is NOT PROPERLY LIGHTED AND VENTILATED. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 17. If there is no sewer system in the area, SUITABLE PROVISION shall be made FOR THE DISPOSAL OF BUILDING SEWAGE BY SOME ACCEPTED METHOD OF SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL, such as septic tank. 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. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 19. Plumbing systems shall be MAINTAINED IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION BY REGISTERED MASTER PLUMBERS. 20. ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL BE INSTALLED PROPERLY SPACED, TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR THEIR INTENDED USE. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 21. Plumbing shall be installed 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. 22. SEWAGE OR OTHER WASTES from plumbing systems, 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. - ANSWER what are the basic principles governing the national plumbing code? (give 2 of 22) 1902 - ANSWER year when the plumbing trade was duly recognized by the government in the city of Manila 1935 - ANSWER year when NAMPAP was formally organized January 28, 1959 - ANSWER when was the npcp promuldated and approved by Malacañang? before Martial Law in 1972 - ANSWER R.A. 6541 aka Building Code of the Philippines was passed with the "npcp of 1959" as referral code in full text Professional Regulation Commission - ANSWER PRC December 21, 1999 - ANSWER revised plumbing code of 1999 was approved when? former president Joseph Estrada - ANSWER revised plumbing code of 1999 was approved by? Section 4 of R.A. 1378 aka Plumbing Law - ANSWER adoption of the revised plumbing code of 1999 by PRC is pursuant to what? 1. IDENTIFY and DESCRIBE the plumbing work covered. 2. have the DESRIPTION OF THE LAND upon which the plumbing work is to be done. 3. Indicate the USE or OCCUPANCY. 4. Be accompanied by PLANS, DRAWINGS, DIAGRAMS, COMPUTATIONS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, & other pertinent data required by the Administrative Authority. 5. be SIGNED BY THE OWNER or permitee. 6. be SIGNED & SEALED BY THE REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER. - ANSWER [application for permits] application of registered and licensed master plumber at the office of the building official in behalf of the building owner shall _______ (6 requirements). 6 sets - ANSWER [application for permits] how many sets of plumbing plans and specifications? 1. premises for human use is to be provided supply of PURE & WHOLESOME WATER 2. plumbing fixtures, etc. are to be supplied with water in SUFFICIENT VOLUME & PRESSURE. 3. use the MINIMUM QUANTITY OF WATER. 4. PREVENT DANGERS FROM EXPLOSION ? FROM OVERHEATING of heating and storing devices. 5. REQUIRED TO CONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES TO THE SEWER SYSTEM if building abuts a street, alley or easement with a Public Sewer. 6. each family dwelling unit to have: AT LEAST ONE W.C. ?, ONE KITCHEN TYPE SINK, A LAVATORY, & A BATHTUB ? or SHOWER ? . 7. fixtures' material: SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, FREE FROM CONCEALED FOULING SURFACES, located in VENTILATED ENCLOSURES ? 8. DRAINAGE SYSTEM: SAFEGUARD AGAINST FOULING, DEPOSIT OF SOLIDS, CLOGGING, & WITH ADEQUATE CLEANOUTS. 9. piping: DURABLE NAMPAP-APPROVED MATERIALS - ANSWER basic principles of national plumbing code (summary)(22) ? - ANSWER [Show More]

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