ARCH 226

(BLDG. UTILITIES 1 – PLUMBING & SANITARY SYSTEMS)

AR. LEEANNE DARYL V. UY, UAP, RMP

CLASS RULES
 Meet – to follow class schedule
 Changes in schedule will be announced
 Zoom – for recording of lessons
 If I’m not available, I will provide the PPT and recorded lecture
 Questions or verifications: message me through the LMS or
Messenger (personal or GC)
 If you left a message via LMS, please notify me in the GC
 Will only reply from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday
 For private message, please include our class subject and section
Plates / Assignment
 Submit at LMS
 Strictly follow date and time of deadline
 Late submission (minus 5 points)
 Even seconds late, considered LATE
Quiz
 At LMS/Moodle
 Multiple Choice / True or False, inform me if there are
corrections
 Identification types, one answer only or read instructions
 If there is ‘also’ or other terms – select one word only, refrain from using
or
 I will recheck answers
 Enumeration – essay format, answer in listing mode
Additional for Quiz
 Will be open from 9:00am to 2:00pm
 2 attempts allowed… 2nd attempt is for connection issues
 Re-open quiz day before exam days
 Shorter time limit
 With 5 points deduction
EXAM

Face to face.
GRADING SYSTEM
Quiz - 30% (Online quizzes)
Other Activities - 30% (Assignments, plates, etc)
Exam - 40%
100%

Semestral Grade = Midterm Grade + Final Grade

2
COVERS…
 Introduction (Concepts,  Water Supply System
Principles & Definition of  Sanitary Drainage System
Terms)  Storm Drainage System
 Plumbing Fixtures  Sewage Disposal System
 Plumbing Materials/Pipes  Fire Protection System
 Plumbing Fittings  Plumbing and Sanitary
 Valves & Control Devices Layout (Symbols, General
 Pumps & Pumping Systems notes & specifications)
REFERENCE
 Presidential Decree No. 1096, National Building Code of the
Philippines [Philippines], 19 February 1977, and its amended
IRR 2004
 Republic Act No. 1378, Plumbing Law [Philippines], 18 June
1955
 Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
 Fajardo Jr., M.B. (2001). Plumbing Design and Estimates (2nd
Edition)
Introduction to Plumbing
Revised National Plumbing Code of the Phil.
 Basic Principles
 Master Plumber’s Code of Ethics
 Chapters 1 – 14
 Appendix A & B
 Tables
Master Plumber
 Registered Master Plumber
 The practice of plumbing within the meaning and intent of this
Act shall embrace services n the form of consultations,
designing, preparations of plans, specifications; estimates,
erection, installation and supervision of plumbing work
including the inspection and acceptance of materials used
therein (PRC definition of Master Plumbing)
 Plan and design, sign and seal, supervise – Plumbing works
Master Plumber
Registered and Licensed Master Plumber (RLMP)

NAMPAP
National Master Plumbers Association of the Phils.

PSUMP
Phil. Society of United Master Plumbers
Master Plumber Board Exam
 NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
 NSO/PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
 Transcript of Records with scanned picture and remarks “for
board examination purposes
 P600.00
 BS Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering
 (TOR w/ Special Order (S.O.))
Master Plumber Board Exam
 Non-degree holders
 high school diploma/transcript of record
 notarized certificate of experience for five (5) years signed by Registered
Master Plumber whose date of registration is prior to the date of
employment
 Certificate of employment or service record
 BSEE Graduates – five (5) years experience
Master Plumber Board Exam
Day 1
 Plumbing Arithmetic (2 hours)
 Plumbing Design (6 hours)
Day 2
 Plumbing Code (2 hours)
 Practical Problem (6 hours)

Passing Rate: 75.0% / 70%

 DEFINITION OF TERMS

(Revise National Plumbing Code of the Philippines)

Plumbing
The art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other
apparatuses in building for bringing in the supply, liquids,
substances and/or ingredients and removing them; and such
water, liquid and other carried-wastes hazardous to health,
sanitation, life, property; also the pipes and fixtures after
installation i.e., the plumbing system
Plumbing System
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 the
property; water lines in the premises; potable, tap, hot and chilled
water piping; potable water treating or using equipment, fuel gas
piping; water heaters and vents for same
Plumbing Appliance
Any one of a special class of device or equipment intended to
perform a special plumbing function. Its operation and/or control
may be dependent upon one or more energized components, such
as motors, controls, heating elements and pressure-temperature-
sensing elements. Such device or equipment may operate
automatically through one or more of the following actions: a
time cycle, a temperature range, a pressure range, a measured
volume or weight; or the device or equipment may be manually
adjusted or controlled by the user or operator
Plumbing Appliance
Water or drain-connected devices intended to perform a special
function.

Ex. Washing machine, dishwasher and water heater

Plumbing Appurtenance
A manufactured device or a prefabricated assembly or an on-the-
job assembly of component parts, and serves as adjunct to the
basic piping system and plumbing fixtures. An appurtenance
demands no additional water supply nor does it add any discharge
load to a fixture or the drainage system. It performs some useful
functions in the operation, maintenance, servicing, economy or
safety of the plumbing system

Ex. Water meter, pressure gauge, vacuum breaker, manholes

Plumbing Fixture
Approved-type installed receptacles, devices or appliances
supplied with water or receive liquid or liquid-bourne wastes and
discharge such wastes into the drainage system to which they
may be directly or indirectly connected. Industrial or commercial
tanks, vats and similar processing equipment are not plumbing
fixtures, but may be connected to or discharged into approved
traps or plumbing fixtures as provided for in this Code

Ex. Water closet, bath tub, sink/lavatory

Plumbing Unit
A minimum standard quantity of plumbing fixtures that discharge
wastes into a plumbing installation including: one (1) water
meter, one (1) water closet, one (1) lavatory, one (1) shower head
and drain for a bathtub or shower stall, one (1) kitchen sink, one
(1) laundry tray and three (3) floor drains and four (4)
faucets/hose bibb
Roughing-in
The installation of all pipings and fitting parts of the plumbing
system, which can be completed prior to the installation of
fixtures and accessories. These includes sanitary and storm
drainage, tap, hot and chilled water supplies, gas pipings, vent
pipings and the necessary fixture supports
- Plumbing work before the settling of the fixtures, or finishing
Common
That part of a plumbing system designed and installed to serve
more than one (1) appliance, fixture, building or system
Plumber
Is 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 – helper to a journeyman
2. Journeyman Plumber – competent to perform the tasks of
installing and repairing plumbing
3. Master Plumber – technically and legally qualified and
licensed to practice the profession of master plumbing
without limitations
Utilitarian Space
 CHASE – vertical shaft (pipe stacks)
 COURT – open, unoccupied space
 SHAFT – vertical opening (elevators, dumbwaiter; air well)
 PUMP ROOM (cistern/elevated water tank)
 BOILER ROOM (heater)
Utilitarian Space
 CONFINED SPACE – having a volume less than 1.4 cu.m
 UNCONFINED SPACE – having a volume equal to at least 1.4
cu.m of aggregate input rating of fuel-burning appliance
 ELECTRICAL ROOM/MECHANICAL ROOM
 STP (Sewage Treatment Plant)
Assign 1 (30 points)
1. On your own word or understanding. Define: (5pts each)
a. Plumbing
b. Plumbing System
c. Plumbing Appliances
d. Plumbing Appurtenance
e. Plumbing Fixture
f. Plumber

DL: January 25, 2023 | 9:00am