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CONTAMINATION - an impairment of the quality of the potable water
which 9teates. an actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or spread of disease by sewage, industrial flui
** 204.18 CONTINUOUS VENT "". a continuous vent is vertical vent that is a
continuation of the drain to which the vent conoects.
204.19 CONTINUOUS WASTE - a .drain connecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to a
trap or connecting other permitted fixttTes to a common
trap.
.. 204:20 CONDUCTOR OR DOWNSPOUT - a vertical pipe to convey rainwater .

..... 204.21 CORPORATION COCK - a stop valve placed at the .connection of the
water service pipe to the water main.
.... 204.22 COURT - an open, uno.ccupied space, bounded on two (2) or more sides
by t.he walls of the building. An inner court is a court·entirely within the
exterior walls of a building. All other courts are outer courts.
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CRITICAL LEVEL - C-L or C/L marking on a backflow prevention
device or vacuum breaker is a point conforming to approved standards t::nd established by the testi ng laborato
installed. When tl backflow prevention device does not bear a critical level marking, the bottom of the vacuum
... 204.24
CROSS-CONNECTION - any connect ion or arrangement, physical or
otherwise, between a potable water supply system and any plumbing fixture or any tank, receptable, equipment o
* Sec. 33 NPC 1959
•• Sec. 34 NPC 1959
*** Sec. 35 NPC 1959
00 Sec. 36 NPC 1959
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• 205. 1
205 .2
n 1QS.3
•** 205.4
•••• 205.5
•••
•• 205 .6
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••• 205.7

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••• 205 . 8

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•••• 205.9

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Section 205
uo ·
DEA D-END - the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no collnections arc made on t he exl.cnde
DEPARTM ENT ll<\VI NG JU RISDICTION - the Administrative Aut hority and i ncl udes any other law enforce
DEV ELOPED LENGTH - the lengt h of a pipe along its centerline and
fittings.

DIAMETE R ·unless specificall y stated, the term "diameter" is the nominal diameter as designated commercially. I.D. denote
DOM ESTIC SEWAGE - the liquid and water-borne wastes derived from the ordinary living processes, free from industr
DOU BLE-BE N D FITTING -- a pipe fitt ing with adjacent reverse bends and shaped l ike t he letter "S"
DOUBLE OFFSET - two offsets in succession or in series such that the centerli nes of the outside ends are in the same stra
DOWNSPOUT -· the vertical portion of a rainwater conductor.
DRAIN - a pipe, which carries ground and surface waters, storm water or wastewater into a building drainage system .
•••• 205 . 10 DRAINAGE SYSTEM - includes atl the pipings within public or private
premi ses which convey sewage or other liquid wastes to a legal poi nt of disposa l bu t does not incl ude the mai ns of a publ
-•0 205 . 1 l DRY VENT ·- a vent that does not carry liquid or water-borne wastes
•• •
··•• 205. 1 2 DU A L V ENT sec L ni t Vent.
•Sec. JH NPC 1959
... c. .3 9\.. PC 1959
.,.. '-t'r. .JO .\'}'C 19.\Q
....\le. .J i ,\"PC 1959

XPC 195<' .-u +•••• Sec ./6 Nl'C 1959

.\P(' / l.J5\i ••••0 u++ Sn:'. .J 7 ,\p(' 1959

+non Sec .J./ \PC l <J5 Y ,...._.,...,..,.. • .\'ec. ./ H \PC 1959

.... .....)<•( '. ./.1 .\1'(. J 9.5 9

I
205. 13 DU RHAM SYSTEl\1- a term used to describe soil or- waste system where
 all pi pings -are of threaded pipe, tubing or other such tigid.·construction using
recessed drainage fittings to COffespond to the types -of pi pi ng.
Section 206
206. l
• 206.2
*-* 207.. 1
...207.2

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.. 207.3

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•• 207.4

• •
"'"' "' 207.S

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"' "'* 207.6
E_FFECTIVE OPENING -- is the minimum cross-sectional area at the point
-of water supply discharge measured or ·expressed in terms of: ( l}diameter of a circle; (2) if the opening is not circular, the
EXISTING WORK - t he on-goi ng installation of the plumbing system or
any part thereof which has been installed prior to the effect ivity of t his Code.
Section 207
FAM ILY - one person living alone or a group living together, whether
related to each other by birth or not.
FAUCET - a va lve located at the end of a water pipe through of which water
can he drawn from or held withi n the pipe.
FERRULE -- a metallic sleeve, caulked or joined to an opening in a pipe, into which a plug is screwed t hat can be removed fo
FIXTU RE - a receptacle other than a trap attached to a plumbing system in which water or was-tes may be collected or retain
FIXTU RE BRANCH - the water supply pipe between the fixture supply
pipe and the water-d istributjng pipe.
FIXTU R E DRA IN - the drainpipe from t he trap of a:fixture to the ju nction
of that drain wit h any other drainpipe.
* Sec. -19 NI'C 1959
** S'ec. 50 NPC ' 1959
*** ;Sec. 51 NP(' 1959
"'*** Sec._.52 NPC 1959
"**"'* Sec. 53 NJ>C 1959

**"'*** Sec. 54 NPC J!;.59

"'***** Sec. 55 NPC 1959

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207 .7
• 107.8
•• 207 .9
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107.1 1
... 01. 12
:07. 13
-:01. 14
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l<'IXTll RI.<: SU PP LY - a water supply pi pe connecti ng the Jixlure wit h the
fi'.'lture branch.
fi'lXTli RE ll N IT - is an arbit rary quantity in terms of which the load­
µroducing effects or water requ irements on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures are expressed in som
FLOOD LEVF..L - the level in a fixture at which water begins to overflow
over the top or rim of the fixture.
FLOOD LEVEL R lM - is the top edge of a receptacle from where water overflows.
FLOODED - a fixture is flooded when the liquid therei n rises to the flood
level rim _
FLOOR AREA - the area included within surrounding walls of a build ing
(or pon.ion thc1eof).exclusi ve of vent shafts and courts.
FLUSH TAN K -- a tank located above or integraJ wit h water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for flushing or r
FLUSH VALVE is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the
purpose of flushing waster cloet and similar fixtures.
FLUSHOM ETER TANK - is integrated within an air accumulator ve:Bel which. is designed to discharge a prede
FLUSHOMETER VALVE - is a device, which discharges a predetennined
quant ity of w·atcr into tixtures for flushi ng purposes and is actuated by direct .
water pressurt!_

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.. 208. l

Sect ion 208

 GATE VALVE - a valve in which t he flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disc fitted against machine
• s,·c. 56 NP< ' J IJ5(_}
•• Sec. 5c't NP( ' 1959
••• S,· .-. 59 Nl'C 1951J
"'*** S T. 60 NJ'(.' 195')
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• 208.2
..208.3
...208.4
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•• 208.7

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•• 208 .8

GLOBE VALVE - a valve in which the flow of fluid is cut off by means of
a circular disc that fits over and against the horizontal valve seat. The movement of the plane of disc is parallel to the
pressure loss_

GOOSENECK - a return bend of small-sized pipe, one end of which is about 30 cm. long and the other end is about
GRADE - is the slope or fall of a line of pipe with reference to a horizontal plane . In drainage, it is usually express
GREASE INTERCEPTOR - an interceptor of at least 3 c.ubic meters capacity to serve one or more fixtures and whi
GREASE TRAP - a device designed to retain grease from one to a maxi mum of four fixtures.

GROUND \VATER - the water that stands in or passes through the ground.
GROUP VENT - a branch vent that performs its functions for two (2) or
more traps.
Section 209
uu n
***
209. l HANGERS - se.e Supports_
***209.2
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 ••• 209.4

HEIGHT OF BUILDI N G - the vertical distance from the «Grade Line" to

the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the top line of a n• _;-1s.fff
roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip-roof HIGH HAZARD - see Contaminat ion.
HORIZONTAL BRANCH - is a drain pipe extending laterall y from a soil or waste stack or building drain wit h or w
• Sec. 62 NPC' 1959
****** Sec. fi7 NPC 1959
******* Sec. 68 N JY'.1959
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** Sec. 63 NPC JY59
**• Sec. 64 NPC 1959
**"' * St>c. 65 Nl'C 1959
***** Sec. 66 NPC 1959
209.S
• 209.6
•• 209 . 7
••• 209 . 8
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•• 210.2
••• 210.3
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..... 210.5

HOR IZONTAL PIPI!: - is any pipe or fitting installed in a horizontal

position or which forms an angle of not more than forty-five (45) degrees wit h the horizontal plane.
UOUSE DRAI N - is that part of the lowest hori.zontal piping of a plumbing system which receives the dischaiges fro
HOU SE SEW ER - is that part of a plumbing system extending from the house drain at a point 0.60 meters from the outsid
HOUSE STORI\1SEWER - is the pipeline from the build ing to the public
or street storm drainage system.
H U BLESS PI PES -·- are cast iron soil pipes with pla in ends connected toget her with bolt ed stainless st.eel ba nds
Section 210
"I"
INDIRECT WASTE PIPE - is a pipe that does not connect directly with the drainage system but conveys liquid was
IN.DIVIDUAL VE NT - is a pipe installed to vent a fixture trap and which
connects with the vent system above the fixture se1ved or termi nates i n the
 open air.
INDUSTRIAL \VASTE - any and all liquid or water-borne waste from
industrial or commercial processes, except domestic sewage.
l.P.S. - means Iron Pipe Size.
I NSA N ITA RY , a condition contrary to sanita ry pri nci ples or injurious to
hcahh.
• Se. 61J NPC 1959
uSn.:. 70 NFC' 1959
u • Sec. 71 NPC 1959
uuSec. 72 Nl'C 1959
** ** • S .'C. 73 NI'(' 1959
U h •• Sec. 7-I NFC J IJ5V

**"' ***• Sec. -:-5 N!'C 1959

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2 IO.S.3
210 . S.4
210.S. S
210 5.6
210.5.7
* 210_ 6
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Conditions where the word "insanitary" shall apply include the following:
Any trap which does not maintain a proper trap seal
Any opening in a drainage system except where lawful, which is not provided with an approved water-sealed trap;
Any plumbi ng fixture or other waste-discharging receptacle or device, not supplied wit h water sufficient to flush it a
Any trap, except where exerilpted in this Code, directl y connected to a drainage system, the seal of which is not pro
Any connection, cross-connection, construction or condit ion, temporary or permanent, which permit or make possibl
The foregoi ng enumeration of cond it ions which the term "i nsanitary'' applies. shall not preclude the applicat ion of
INTERCEPTOR (CLARIFIER) - is a device designed and installed to separate and retai n deleterious, hazardous or u
INVERT - The lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or conduit
that is not vertical.
Section 211
"J''
21 1. 1 J URISDICTION - the Admi nistrative Authority under the Department of Health, the Department of Public W
Section 212
"K"
No Definit ions
 * Sec. 76 NPC 1959
** S't'c. 77 Nl'C 195')
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Sertion 213
"L"
LA BELED - equipment or materials beari ng a label of a listing agency. All labels shall be embossed , stamped or indelibl y m
LATERAL -· in plumbi ng, a secondary pipeline. In sewerage, a common sewer to which no olher branch sewer is connected.
LATRIN E -- a water closet consisting of a continuous trough containing water. The trough extends under two or more a
LAVATORY - a fixture designed for the washing of t he hands or face. Sometimes called a wash basin .
LEAClll N G CESSPOOL - a cesspool that is not watertight .
LEADER - (See Conductor') - a pi pe connected from bu ilding gutter to the
downspout or conductor _
LENGTH OF PIPE - is measured along its centerline.
LIQUID WASTE - is the discharge from any fixture, appliance or appurtenance in connection with a plumbing
LISTED - equipment or materials included in a LIST published by a list ing agency that maintain periodic inspection o
LISTI NG AG ENCY -- is an agency accepted by the Ad ministrative Aut hori ty i n t he busi ness of list in
• Sec. 78 NPC 1959
•• Sec. 79 NPC 1959
*** Sec_ 80 Nl'C 1'>59
..-** Sec. X I NPC 1959
••••• Sec. 82 NPC 1959
UHU St'C. 1?3 NPC 1959

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* 213. ll
.. 213. 12
213. 13
213 . 14
••• 214. 1
WCAL VENT - a pipe or shaft to convey foul air from a plumbing fixture
or a room to the outer air.
LOOP OR CIRCUIT VENT - a vertical vent connection on a horizontal soil or waste pipe branch at a point downstream of the
LOT - a single area of land legally recorded or validated by other means acceptable to the Administrative Authority
 LOW HAZA RD - see Pollution .
Section 214
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MAIN - any system of continuous piping, which is the principal artery of
the system where branches are colU1ectcd .

...
214. 2
MAIN SEWER - see Public Sewer.
•• 214.3
•••
..214.4

• •
••• 214 .5

MAIN VENT - the p1incipal artery of t he venting system to which vern

bra nches are connected .
MANHOLE - a large opening in a sewer line or part of a plu mbi ng system constmctcd with sufficient size for a man to gain
MASTER PLU MBER - a person technically and legally qualified anc licensed to practice the profession of Master
the cun-ent license to practice .
• Sec. 84 NPC 1959
•• Sec. 85 NPC 1959
**• Sec. 86 NP(' 1959
n u Sec. /i7 NPC 1959
.....Sec. 88 NPC 1959
,..._...Sec. 89 Nl'C 1959
22
:14.6 MAY - the word "may" is a permissive tenn.
21-4 7 MOlli Ll: HOM E PA RK SF.WER - that part of the horizontal piping of
sanitary drainage system whkh measures 0.6 meter downstream from the last mobile home site and conveys sew
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Section 21S
"N"
 NAMPAP - National Master Plumbers Associat ion of the Philippines. NUISANCE - includes, but is not lim
Any public nuisance known in common law or in equity jurisprudence; Whenever any work regulated by this
Inadequate or u nsafe water supply and or sewage disposal system.
sction 216
"0''
OAKUM - hemp or old hemp rope soaked in oil or tar to make it
waterproof.
OCCUPANCY - the purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used. The term shall also include th
116.l OFFSET - in a line of piping is a combination of elbows or bends, which
brings one St.'."Ction of th pipe out of line but into a line parallel with the
original section.
Section 217
'"P"
1 ?17.1 PERSON - a natu ral person, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns
and also includes a firm, part nership or corporation, its or their successors or
assigns or agents <>f any of the aforesaid
• Sec. 90 NPC ' 1959
... Sec. 91 NPC 1959
••• St'C. 92 NJ l(' 1959
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• 217.5
•• 217.6
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217 ,9
PB - Polybutylene . Tube made of plastic material and colored black , The
cross-sectional shape is nonnally oval and is denoted by its outside diameter
or O.D. Nom1ally used as water service connection from main to meter.
PE - Polyethylene. Tube made of plastic material and colored black. The cross-sectional shape is circular
PIPE - a cylindrical conduit or conductor conforming to the par:ti9Ular dimensions commonly known as "pipe size"
PITCH - see Grade.
PLUMBING - the ftlt and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the
PLUMBING APPLIANCE -· any one of a special dass of device or equipment intended to perform a special plumb
PLUMBING APPURTENANCE - a manufactured device or a prefabricated assembly or an on-the-job assembly of c
PLU MBING FIRM - a sole proprietorshi p or corporation composed of Registered and Licensed Master Plumber
• Sec. 93 ATC 1959
•• Sec. 94 NPC 1959
 Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
• 217.10 PLUM BING nXTU RES ·- are approved-type installed receptacles., devices
or appliances supplied with water or receive liquid or liquid-borne wastes and discharge such wastes into the d
•• 217.11 PLU MBING OFFICIAi. - the Administrative Authority or the officer charged wit h the administ ration and
••• 217. 12 PLU MBING SYSTEM - includes all potable water supply and distribution
pipes, ail plumbing fixtures and traps; all sanitary and storm drainage systems vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and downspo
217. 13 PLU MBING UN IT - a mini mum standard quantity of plumbi ng fixtures that discharge wastes into a plumbing ins
r I o ' '

217. 14 POLL UTION - an impairment of t he qualit y of the water to a degree which creates hazard to the public he
...217. 15 POTABLE WATER -- water satisfactory for drinking, culinary ar.d
domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the Philippi ne National
Standards for Drink ing Water .
217.16 PRESSU RE ·- the normal forc.e exerted by a homogeneous liquid or gas,
per u11it of area on the wall of the container
217. 16. l STATIC PRESSURE -- the pressure existing without any flow
motion.
* Sec. 95 NPC 1959
•• Sec. 97 NPC / 959
••• Sec 96 NPC 1959
•u • Sel» 98 NPC / 959
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2 l7. 16.2 RESIDUA L PRESSURE ·- the pressure available at the fixture or
water outlet; allowance is made. for pressure drop due to friction loss, head, meter and other losses in the system dur
• 217. 17 PRIMARY BR ANCH -·of the buildi ng drain is the single sloping drain from the base of a stack to its junction
•• 217.18 PRIVATE OR PRIVATE USE - In classification of plumbing fixtures, "private" applies to plumbing fixtures in
217. 19 PIUVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - a septic tank with the
effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one or more

seepage pits or into a combination of subsurface disposal field and seepage pit or of such other facilit is as may be permitted
forth elsewhere in this Code.

••• 217. 20 PRIVATE s•:W E R - a building sewer, which recei ves the discharge from more than one bu ild ing drain and c
**
•• 217.21 PRIVY - an outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement.
•• 211.22 PRIVY VA ULT - a pit beneath a pri\'Y where excrement collects.
...217.23 PUBLIC OR PU BLIC USE - In the classification of plumbing fixtures,
 .. ,.
"public" or "publ ic use" shall mean all buildings or structures that are not
defined as pri vate or private use.
••• 217.24
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PUBLIC SEWER - a common sewer directly controlled by publi
authority to which all abutters have equal rights of connections .
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride. Potable water pipings are color-coded BLUE. Drainpipes are manu factured wit h toxic com
• Sec. 99 NPC 1959
•• Sec. JOO NPC 195<)
*** Sec. J OI NPC 1959
..*"' Sec. /02 NPC 1959

•••u Sec 103 N / 1C 1959

****** Sec. / 0./ NPC 1959

*•u Sec. 105 NPC 1959

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Section 218 Q"
218.l QUALITY OF MATERIAL.'.i - all plumbing fixtures and materials used in
any discharge or plumbing system or pa.its thereof shall be free from defects.
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• 219.3
..219.4
...219.5

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...219.9
Section 219
"'R"
RECEPTOR - an approved plumbing fixture or device of such materials, shape and cpacity to adequately receive the
REG Ul.ATING EQUIPMENT - include all valves and controls used in plumbing systems which are accessible.
 RELI EF VENT - a vertical vent line, the primary function of which is to provide additional circulation of air betwe
REPA IR - the reoonstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for its maintenance . The word "repair" o
RETURN BEND - an open return bend usually made up two 90° bends with inside and outside threads. flanged or w
REV ENT PIPE - see backvent pipe.
RIM - an unobstructed top open edge of a fixture.
RISER - a water supply pipe, which extends vertically to one full story or more to convey water into pipe branches or
ROUGHIN G-IN - the instaHation of all pi pings and fitting parts of the plumbing system, which can be completed
• Sec. 106 Nl'C 1959 •••• Sec. 109 NPC 1959
•• S1.!c. JO? NJ'C J t,i5Y *•**• Sec. I J O NPC 1959
,..• Sec. 108 NI'<' 1959 ••••u c. 11I NPC 1959
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• 220.2
•• 220.J
...220.4
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... 220.8

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Section 220
"S"
 SAND INTERCEPTOR - see interceptor.
SANITARY SEWAGt: - the wastewater containing human excrements and liquid household waste. Also called domestic sewag

SANITARY SE\VER - a sewer intended to receive sanitary sewage with or without pre-treated industrial wastes and without
SEAL - the vertical distance between the dip and the crown weir of a trap. Also, the water in the trap between the dip and the
SECONDARY BRANCH - any branch in a buildi ng drain other than the primary branch .
SEEPAGE PIT - a loosely lined excavation in the ground, which receives the discharge of a septic tank and designed to pemlit
.SEPTIC TANK - a water-tight receptacle which receives the discharge of a sanitat)' plumbi ng system or part thereof, designed
SERVICE PJ PE - the pipe from the street water mai n or other source of
water supply to t he building served .
SEWAGE - any wastewater contatmng animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution and may include liquids con
SEWER - a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage and wastewater .

SEWERAGE OR SEWERAGE WORKS - a oomprehensive term, including all constructions for collection, transport
••••• 220. 12 SHAFI' - a vertical opening through a buildi ng for elevators, dumbwaiters,
lights. ventilat ion or simi lar purposes.
• Sec. I 12 NPC 1959
•• Se,:. 113 NPC 1959
•*•Sec. 1J 4 Nl'C J .959
•••• Sec. I 15 Nl'C / 959

••••• Sec. I 16 NJ'(' 1959

••••••Sec. I I 7 NPC 1959
••••• Sec. J 18 NPC 1959
.......sec. 119 NPC 1959
•••••u sec. 120 NPC 1959
••••••• Sec. J 21 NPC 1959
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• 220. I3 SIA M ES.E: CON N ECTION -· a huse fitting with clapper valves for
cornbiniug the flow from two or more lines of hose into a single stream.
The i nlet fitt ing of a fire standpipe l ocated above ground level
..220.14 SIPHON AG E · - a suction created by the flow of liqu ids in pi pes. A pf essure less than atmospher
...220. 15 ' SHALL - the word ..shall" denotes mandatory acceptation .
220.16 SHIE LDED COU PLING - an approved clastomeric sealing gasket with an approved outer shield and a tightening mec
220.17 SL"'G LE FAM ILY D\\'ELLING - a building designed as a home by the owner of such build ing, and shall be the only
220 . 18 SIZE AND TYPE OP TU BING -· see Diameter .
220. 19 SLIP JOINT - an adjustable tubing connection, consisting of a compression nut, a frict ion ring, and a comp
220.20 SLOPE - see Grade.
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SOIL STACK PIPE - a vertical soi] pipe conveying fecal matter and
wastewater .
SOIL PIPE - any pipe, which conveys the discharge of water closet, urina! or fixtures having similar funct ions, with or withou
SOLDERED JOINT - a pipe joi nt obtained by joi ning metal parts with metallic mixtures or alloys w hich mel t at a temperatu
SPIGOT - t he end of a pipe which fits into a bell. Also a word used synonymousl y wit h faucet.
SPECIAL WASTES - wastes which requi re some special methods of ha nd l ing uch as lh<' use of ind irect wa<>t
* Sec. 12J NI'C IY 59
* * Sec. 12-1 N PC / 959
•u St't.:. 122 NPC 1959

••n Sec. 126 NPC 1959

•n•• Sec. I 25 NPC 1959
**"*"' Sec. 127 NPC 1959
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• 220.26
•• 220.27
...220 .28

••
•• 220.29

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 STACK - the vertical main of a system of soil, waste or vent p1pmgs
extending through one or more stories and extended thru the roof.
STANDPIPE - a vertical pipe, or a reservoir. into which water is pumped to give it at a head , classified as:
l. Wet Standpipe -water pressure is maintained at all times
2. Automatic Standpipe System - operates automatically by
opening a hose val ve;
3. Manually Operated Standpipe System - remote control
device at each hose station and
4. Dry Standpipe - having no permanent water inside the
pipe.
STORM WATER - that portion of the rainfall or other precipitation which runs off over the earth surface after a storm.
STOREY -that portion of a bu ilding included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next ab

** 220.30
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••• 220 .31
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SUBSOIL DRAI N - an underground drainpipe that receives only sub­
surface or seepage water and convey it to a sump for disposal by gravity
flow or by lift pump.
STACK VENT - t he- extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stac
SUMP - an approved tank or pit which receives sewage or wastewater and is located helow the normal grade of the gravity s
SUPPORTS - supports, hangers, anchors, brackets, cradles are devices for
holding and securing pipes and fixtures to walls, ceiling, floors or structural members .
SURFACE WATER - that port ion of rainfall or other precipitation which
runs off over the surface of the ground .
SWIMM ING POOL - a water basi n u ed for swim ming designed to accommodate many bachcrs at a time and propedy conne
• Sec. 128 Nl'C 1959
••Sec. 130 NPC 1959
•••Sec. 131 NPC 1959

••••Sec. 132 NPC 1959

 ••••• Sec. 133 N PC 1959
u u••Sec l 29 NPC 195
......* Sec 134 1VPC: 1959
•••••••• .l\ec. 135 NPC 1959
• •••••• . c. 136 NPC 1959
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Section 221
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TA ll,PIECE - the pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to the trap.
TAPPED TEE - a tee with the branch tapped to receive a threaded pipe or
fittings _
TRAP -- a fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properl y ven ted, a liquid seal w hich prevents the. bac
TRAP A RM - that portion of a fixture drain between a trap and the vent.
TRAP SEAL - the maximum vertical depth of liquid that a trap will retain, measured between the crown weir and the top of th
TU BF. -- a cylindrical condu it or conductor confonni ng to the particular dime:nsions known as "tube sizes" and denoted
Section 222
"U"
222.1 UNCONFINED SPACE - a room space having a volume equal to at least
l.4 cu. m. of the aggregate input rating of the fuel-burning appliance instaJled in that space. Rooms adjacent and open

...
•• 222. 2

...
•• 223.1

.23.2
 considered a part of t he unconfi ned space.
U NIT VEN T - an arrangement of venting so installed that one vent pipe
will serve two (2) traps.
Section 223
'"V"
VACU U M -- an ai r pressur e less than atmospheric . Also, implies siphonage
in pipi ng system.
V ACU U M BREAKER - sec Back tlow Preventer .
* St'c. I 38 NPC 1959
•• Sec. I 39 N PC !959
*** Sec. J.10 NPC 1959

••u Se1.:. /.11 Nl'C 1959

****• St'<'- 1-12 NPC 1959

31
* 223.3
223 .4
223 . S
223 . 6
224 . l
••• 224 .2
224.J
VENT PIPE - a pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a
plu mbi ng system and for relieving the negative pressure exerted on trap seals.
VF.NT STACK - the verti<.-al vent pipe installed primarily for providing circu lation of air to and from any part of the soil,
VENT SYSTEM - pipes installed to provide flow of air to or from a drainage system or to provide a circu lation of air wit
VERTICAL PIPE - any pi pe er fitting installed in a vertical posit ion or which forms an angle of not more than forty-five (
Section 224
uwn
WASTE - see Liquid Waste and Indust ri al Waste.
WASTE PIPE - a pi pe, which conveys on1y wastewater or liquid waste, free of fecal matter.
\\'ATER l'REATMENT - a device which conditions or treats water supply to improve water qualit y, remove suspended so
.....
224 A WATER - DISTRIBUTING PIPE - a pipe which conveys potable water
from the building supply pipe to the plumbing fixtures and other water outlets.
224 .S WATER MAIN - or street main is the water-supply pipe for public or commu nity use.
224 .6 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - of a building or premises consists of the water service pipe, water supply line, water d
** 224.7
 224 . 8

W ET VEN T -· that portion of a vent pipe t hrough wh(':re wastewater also

flo\\-'S through.

\\'EtDED JOINT OR S f<:AM - any joi nt or seam obtained by the joi ning
of metal parts in a plastic mohen state.
* Sec. 143 NPC l 9.59
** sec. 144 NJ>C 1959
"' ** .\'ec 146 NP(' 1959
•*** Sec. f.15 NPC 1959
224 .9
###
• 226. l
###
WELDER, PIPELINE -·a person who specializes in the welding of pipes
and holds a valid certificate of competency from a recognized testing agency, based 011 the requirements of the re
WYE - a hose connection with two-gated outlets permitting two
connections of the same or smaller coupling diameter to be taken from a
single supply line. Also, a pipe fitting of three branches that form the letter
. .. . , c .
"" u . n .r ....,,,

Sedion 225

•·x"
No definit ions.
Section 226
"\''
YA RD - an open, unoccupied space, other than a court, unobstructed from
the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided in this Code.
YOKE VENT - a pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below
the floor and below horizontal connectiun to an adjacent vent stack at a point above the tloor and higher than hig
Section 227
"Z''
No definit ions.
* Sec. 147 NPC 1959
 potable water
poisoning or spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or waste. Also, defined as High Hazard.
vent is vertical vent that is a
nt conoects.
ecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to a
Tes to a common

vertical pipe to convey rainwater .

e placed at the .connection of the

bounded on two (2) or more sides

tirely within the

ow prevention
roved standards t::nd established by the testi ng laboratoy (usuall y stamped on the device by the manufacturer) which determ
bear a critical level marking, the bottom of the vacuum breaker, combination valve or the bottom of any such approved

ment, physical or
plumbing fixture or any tank, receptable, equipment or de.vice, through which enables non-potable, used, unclean, polluted
ne end to which no collnections arc made on t he exl.cnded portion, t hus permitting the stagnat ion of liquid or air therein.
ministrative Aut hority and i ncl udes any other law enforcement agency concerned by any provision of this Code, whether Sl1ch agency
nterline and

the nominal diameter as designated commercially. I.D. denotes inside diameter of pipe and O.D. denotes outside diameter of tube.
erived from the ordinary living processes, free from industrial wastes and of such character that permit satisfactory disposal wit hout spe
everse bends and shaped l ike t he letter "S"
that the centerli nes of the outside ends are in the same straight line.

water or wastewater into a building drainage system .

s within public or private
poi nt of disposa l bu t does not incl ude the mai ns of a public sewer system or a public sewage t reat ment or disposal plant .
water-borne wastes

waste system where

struction using

a at the point
( l}diameter of a circle; (2) if the opening is not circular, the diameter of a circle of equivalent cross-sectional area _ (This is applic

of t his Code.

of which water

n a pipe, into which a plug is screwed t hat can be removed for cleaning or examining the interior of the pipe.
system in which water or was-tes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plu mbing sys-tem.

o the ju nction
he Jixlure wit h the

m of different kinds of plumbing fixtures are expressed in some arbitraril y chosen scale. One fixture unit is equivalent to a rate of flow a
begins to overflow

re water overflows.
to the flood

lls of a build ing

water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for flushing or removing excrements in the fixture.
the tank for the

accumulator ve:Bel which. is designed to discharge a predetermi ned quant ity of water into fixtu res for flushing purposes.
predetennined
d is actuated by direct .
cut off by means of a circular disc fitted against machine-smoothed faces, at righl angles to t he direct ion of flow. The disk.

off by means of
seat. The movement of the plane of disc is parallel to the normal direction of flow of water through the orifice resulti ng to a t

of which is about 30 cm. long and the other end is about 7. 5 cm. long. It is commonly used as a faucet for a pantry sink. Also,
to a horizontal plane . In drainage, it is usually expressed as the fa)) in centir!leters per meter or percentage slope of pipe.
ic meters capacity to serve one or more fixtures and which is remotel y located.
one to a maxi mum of four fixtures.

ugh the ground.

for two (2) or
 e «Grade Line" to
e of a n• _;-1s.fff
or hip-roof HIGH HAZARD - see Contaminat ion.
ll y from a soil or waste stack or building drain wit h or without vertical sections or branches, which receives the discharge from

e (45) degrees wit h the horizontal plane.

ng of a plumbing system which receives the dischaiges from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside of a building and convey
g from the house drain at a point 0.60 meters from the outside face of the foundat ion wall of a buildi ng to the junction wit h the stre
ing to the public

nds connected toget her with bolt ed stainless st.eel ba nds and neoprene gaskets.

directly with the drainage system but conveys liquid wastes by discharging into a plumbing fixture; interceptor or receptacle dir
trap and which
ermi nates i n the
rne waste from

ples or injurious to

the following:

ch is not provided with an approved water-sealed trap;

e or device, not supplied wit h water sufficient to flush it and maintain it in a clean condition ; Any defecti ve fixture, trap, pipe o
nnected to a drainage system, the seal of which is not protected against siphonage and backpressure by a vent pipe;
n, temporary or permanent, which permit or make possible, by any means whatsoever, for any unapproved foreign matter to ent
i nsanitary'' applies. shall not preclude the applicat ion of that term to cond it ions that are, in fact, insanitary.
nstalled to separate and retai n deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matters from normal wastes and permits normal sewage or l
e or conduit

der the Department of Health, the Department of Public Works & Highways, t he Department of Interior and Local Government.
agency. All labels shall be embossed , stamped or indelibl y marked with stickers, glued on the finished product indicating the weight, spe
common sewer to which no olher branch sewer is connected. It -receives sewage from bu i lding sewer service connections only.
containing water. The trough extends under two or more adjacent seats. Prohibited by health authorities for penna nent installatio
or face. Sometimes called a wash basin .

pliance or appurtenance in connection with a plumbing system which does not receive fecal matter.
hed by a list ing agency that maintain periodic inspection on current production of listed equipment or materials and whose listing st
e Ad ministrative Aut hori ty i n t he busi ness of list ing or l abeli ng and which mai ntains a periodic inspection program o

izontal soil or waste pipe branch at a point downstream of the last fixture connection and turning to a horizontal line above the high
other means acceptable to the Administrative Authority where a build ing is sitiiated or site of any work regulated by this Code,
 principal artery of

to which vern

i ng system constmctcd with sufficient size for a man to gain '-\CCess therein fer maintenance purposes and facility for changes of line
ualified anc licensed to practice the profession of Master Plu mbing without limitations in accordance with Republic Act 1378. ha

the horizontal piping of

tream from the last mobile home site and conveys sewage to a public sewer, private sewer, ind ividual sewage disposal
he Philippines. NUISANCE - includes, but is not limited to the following:
jurisprudence; Whenever any work regulated by this Code is dangerous to human life or detrimental to health and prop
al system.

r tar to make it

or intended to be used. The term shall also include the build ing or room housing used. Change of occupancy is not in
of elbows or bends, which
parallel with the

rs, administrators or assigns

or their successors or

red black , The

s outside diameter
m main to meter.
colored black. The cross-sectional shape is circular and is denoted by its outside diameter or O.D.
par:ti9Ular dimensions commonly known as "pipe size" and is denoted by its interior diameter or l.D.

res and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply, liquids, substances and/01 ingredients and removing them; W
evice or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function. Its operation and/or control may be dependent upon on
r a prefabricated assembly or an on-the-job assembly of component parts, and serves as adjunct to the basic piping sy tem and p
n composed of Registered and Licensed Master Plumbers together with allied professionals, whh the Master Plumbers comp
stalled receptacles., devices
uid-borne wastes and discharge such wastes into the drainage syste.ro to which they may be directly or indirectly connecte
thority or the officer charged wit h the administ ration and enforcement of the National Plumbing Code, or his regularly authorized
ater supply and distribution
rainage systems vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and downspouts and all building drains and sewers, including their respective joints an
plumbi ng fixtures that discharge wastes into a plumbing installat ion induding: one ( I ) water meter, one (I) water closet, one ( I ) la

e water to a degree which creates hazard to the public health and adversely affects the aesthetic and pot able qual it ies of wa
or drinking, culinary ar.d
ilippi ne National

homogeneous liquid or gas,

ng without any flow

at the fixture or
on loss, head, meter and other losses in the system during maximu m demand period.
he single sloping drain from the base of a stack to its junction with the main buildi ng drain.
f plumbing fixtures, "private" applies to plumbing fixtures in residences and apartments, to private bathrooms in hotels and hospitals, to r
septic tank with the
one or more

d seepage pit or of such other facilit is as may be permitted under the procedures set

ei ves the discharge from more than one bu ild ing drain and conveys it to a public sewer, private sewage disposal system, or other points

he deposition of excrement.
xcrement collects.
of plumbing fixtures,
oded BLUE. Drainpipes are manu factured wit h toxic components and are color-coded gray, orange or brown,

es and materials used in

free from defects.

ch materials, shape and cpacity to adequately receive the discharge ftom indirect waste pipes, constructed and located to be readi
trols used in plumbing systems which are accessible.
of which is to provide additional circulation of air between the drainage and vent systems or to act as an auxiliary vent on a spec
xisting building for its maintenance . The word "repair" or "'repairs" shall not apply to any change of constmction or occupancy
o 90° bends with inside and outside threads. flanged or welded fittings and applied also to a one hundred eighty degrees bend in

e full story or more to convey water into pipe branches or plumbing fixtures.
g parts of the plumbing system, which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures and accessories. These indude sanita
ments and liquid household waste. Also called domestic sewage.

age with or without pre-treated industrial wastes and without the admixture of rain or ground water.
r of a trap. Also, the water in the trap between the dip and the crown weir.
than the primary branch .
receives the discharge of a septic tank and designed to pemlit the effluent from the septic tank to seep through pit bottom and sides.
charge of a sanitat)' plumbi ng system or part thereof, designed and constructed to retain solids, digest organic matter through a period of de

er in suspension or solution and may include liquids containing chemicals in solution.

ve term, including all constructions for collection, transportation. pumpi ng, treatment and.final disposition of sewage.
elevators, dumbwaiters,

with clapper valves for

ow of liqu ids in pi pes. A pf essure less than atmospheric.

ing gasket with an approved outer shield and a tightening mechanism.

s a home by the owner of such build ing, and shall be the only dwelli ng located on a parcel of ground wit h the usual accessory building.

consisting of a compression nut, a frict ion ring, and a compression washer. designed to fit a threaded adapter fitting or a standard tape
oset, urina! or fixtures having similar funct ions, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the buildi ng drain or build ing se
ts with metallic mixtures or alloys w hich mel t at a temperature below 427 degrees centigrade and above 149 degrees cent igrade .
d used synonymousl y wit h faucet.
methods of ha nd l ing uch as lh<' use of ind irect wa<>tc piping and receptors corrosion­resistant pipi ng; sa11d, oi l or greas intc1
ent p1pmgs

is pumped to give it at a head , classified as:

tation which runs off over the earth surface after a storm.
surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above.

above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack. The uppermost end above the roof is called stack vent through roof (SV
stewater and is located helow the normal grade of the gravity system and must be emptied by mechanical means.
devices for
r structural members .
pitation which

ed to accommodate many bachcrs at a time and propedy connected to a disposal system, fills and draws water supply or provided wit h appr
mbing fixture to the trap.

when properl y ven ted, a liquid seal w hich prevents the. backflow of foul air or methane gas without materiall y affect ing the flow of se

will retain, measured between the crown weir and the top of the dip of the trap.
particular dime:nsions known as "tube sizes" and denoted by its outside diameter or O. D.

ing a volume equal to at least

ppliance instaJled in that space. Rooms adjacent and open to the space where the appliance is installed, through openings not fu
t one vent pipe

plies siphonage

on trap seals.
providing circu lation of air to and from any part of the soil, waste of the drainage system.
from a drainage system or to provide a circu lation of air within such system to protect traps seals from siphonage and backpressure.
osit ion or which forms an angle of not more than forty-five (45) degrees with the vertical line_

d waste, free of fecal matter.

s water supply to improve water qualit y, remove suspended solids by filtrat ion.

s potable water
water outlets.
pipe for public or commu nity use.
s consists of the water service pipe, water supply line, water distributing pi pe and the necessary branch pipes, fittings, valves and all appu
(':re wastewater also

d by the joi ning

elding of pipes
ized testing agency, based 011 the requirements of the regulating authority.

be taken from a
t form the letter

bstructed from
n this Code.
waste stack below
ent stack at a point above the tloor and higher than highest spill level of fixtures for prevent ing pressure changes in the st
 ufacturer) which determines the minimum elevation above the flood level rim of the fixture or receptable served where t
m of any such approved device shal I constitute the critical IeveI .

e, used, unclean, polluted, contaminated water or other substances to enter into any part of such potable water system under any
id or air therein.
ode, whether Sl1ch agency is specifically named or not.

de diameter of tube.
ctory disposal wit hout special treatment. It is discharged into lhe public sewer or into a private sewage disposal system.

disposal plant .
area _ (This is applicable also tb air gap insta llat ion._)
ivalent to a rate of flow at 28.3 liters per minute ( l cu. fl:./mi nute).

ushing purposes.
on of flow. The disk. is raised or lowered by means of a t hreaded stem connected to the handle of the valve. The opening in t

orifice resulti ng to a tort uous passage which offers a high·

for a pantry sink. Also, the term means the flexible tubing connection between a service pipe and a water main.
ntage slope of pipe.
eives the discharge from one or more fixture drains and conducts it to t he soil or waste stack or to the build i ng drain.

of a building and conveys it to the house sewer outside of the building .

he junction wit h the street sewer or to any point of discharge, and conveying the drainage of one bui ldi ng site.

rceptor or receptacle directly connected to the drainage system.

ti ve fixture, trap, pipe or fitt ing;
a vent pipe;
ved foreign matter to enter into a water distribut ion system used for domest ic purposes; and

rmits normal sewage or liquid wastes to di scharge into the disposal terminal by gravit y.

and Local Government. the City Mayors of Chartered Cities. Environmental Management Bureau (D.E.N.R) and other go
 indicating the weight, specifications and logo of the manufacturer.
connections only.
for penna nent installations.

als and whose listing state either that the equipment or materials complied with approved standards or have been tested and found sui
dic inspection program on current prod uciion of listed models, and make ' available a publ ished repmt of such l

ontal line above the highest overflow level of the highest fixture connected thereat; the terminus connected to the stack vent
k regulated by this Code, together wit h the yard, court, and unoccupied space legally required for the buildi ng or works; and w
facility for changes of line and/or grnde of pipeline .
h Republic Act 1378. having passed the examinat io03 conducted by the Profossional Regulation Commission, has received 1 Certif

vidual sewage disposal system or other points of disposal.

ental to health and property; and

of occupancy is not interpreted to mean change of tenants or proprietors.

s and removing them; Wld such water, liquid and other carried­wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life, property also the pip
y be dependent upon one or more energ:zed components, such as motors, controls heating elements and pressure-temperature -s
asic piping sy tem and plumbi ng fixtures. An appurtenance demands no additional water supply nor does it add any discharge
Master Plumbers composing the majority of the membership, incorporators, directors and/or executive officers and Licensed
ly or indirectly connected. Jndustrial or commercial tanks, vats and similar processing equipment are not plu mbing fixtures
or his regularly authorized deputy.

their respective joints and connections devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within the property water lines in the premises: po
) water closet, one ( I ) lavatory, one (1) shower head and drain for a bathtub or shower stall, one ( 1) kicchen sink, one ( 1) laund

pot able qual it ies of waters for domest ic use .

n hotels and hospitals, to rest rooms in commercial establishments for restricted use, single fixture or group of single fixtures and to simila

al system, or other points of disposal.

d and located to be readily cleaned .
n auxiliary vent on a speciall y designed system such as a "yoke vent" co!lllcct ion bet ween the soil and vent stacks.
onstmction or occupancy .
d eighty degrees bend in copper tubings.

ies. These indude sanitary and storm drainage, tp, hot and chilled water supplies, gas pipings, vent pipings and the necessary fix
it bottom and sides.
atter through a period of detention and to allow the liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a system of open-jointed

e usual accessory building.

r fitting or a standard taper pipe thread.

di ng drain or build ing sewer.
grees cent igrade .

sa11d, oi l or greas intc1ccptors;. condensers or other pretreatment facilities.

ack vent through roof (SVTR).

pply or provided wit h approved watet purification and recirculat ion system_
y affect ing the flow of sewage or wastewater through it .

hrough openings not furnished with doors, are

ge and backpressure.

ttings, valves and all appurtenances required for the supply of potabk water .
ssure changes in the stacks.
or receptable served where the device may be

otable water system under any cond it ion. ·

e disposal system.
of the valve. The opening in the valve is usuall y as large as the full bore of the pi pe.

and a water main.

o the build i ng drain.

bui ldi ng site.

eau (D.E.N.R) and other government' ent it ies that regulate the practice of Registered & Licensed Master Plu mbers
or have been tested and found suitable for use in specified manners_
bl ished repmt of such list ing where specific i n format ion i s incl uded t int t he prod uct has been tested against a

us connected to the stack vent in the case of loop venting or to the vent stack nearby in the case of circuit venting_
the buildi ng or works; and w hich i! owned by or in the lawful possession of the owner of the building or works.
ommission, has received 1 Certificate of Registration from the Board of Master Plumbi ng and possessci
ation, life, property also the pipes and fixtures after installation i.e., the plumbing system.
nts and pressure-temperature -sensing elements, Such device or equipment rnay operate automatically through one or more
nor does it add any discharge load to a fixture or the drainage system. It performs some useful functions in the operation, mai
xecutive officers and Licensed Master Plumber only render work and services within the cognizance of a Registered Master Plu
ent are not plu mbing fixtures. but may be connected to or discharged into approved traps or plumbing fixtures as provid

y water lines in the premises: potable, tap, hot and chilled water pipings potable water treating or using equipment; fuel gas piping
( 1) kicchen sink, one ( 1) laundry trny and three (3) tloor drains and four (4) faucets/hose bibb.

up of single fixtures and to similar installations where the fixtures are intended fof the use of a family or an ind ividual.
oil and vent stacks.

nt pipings and the necessary fixture supports.

rough a system of open-jointed sub-surface pipi ngs or a seepage pit meeting the requirements of this Code.
·
& Licensed Master Plu mbers.
d uct has been tested against approved standards and fou nd safe for use i n a specitic manner

f circuit venting_
ilding or works.
matically through one or more of the following actions: a time cycle, a temperature range, a pressure range, a measured volum
functions in the operation, maintenance, servicing, economy or Sdfety of the plumbing system.
ance of a Registered Master Plumber and members of the allied professions also only render work and services within the cogn
r plumbing fixtures as provided for in this Code.

sing equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters and vents for same.

r an ind ividual.
essure range, a measured volume or weight or the device or equipment may be manually adjusted or oontrolle by the user or op

rk and services within the cognizance of their respective professions,

d or oontrolle by the user or operator.