THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF STVE
PLUMBING G9 & G10
SUNNY B. OJEDA, RMP
TRAINER-TECHNICAL DRAFTING, ANIMATION & PLUMBING
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE NATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL
Agenda / Topics
• Explain briefly the virtual classroom rules
• Recognize the basic principles of plumbing
• Explain the relevance of the course
• Discuss the possible plumbing career opportunities
RULES
• For your attendance and questions use the Chat Box.
• Appropriate classroom behavior is expected at all times.
• Try to sign-in about 5 minute early so you can set up your audio and
video, notebook, pen and other relevant items.
• Please keep your audio on mute until you want to speak or I ask you
to do so.
• Make sure your video is on for the entire class so that attendance
and participation may be documented.
PRETEST
1. Which of the following careers that has the authority to sign and seal
plumbing plans?
a. journeyman plumber c. plumbing teacher
b. master plumber d. pipe fitter
2. Which approval should be followed to ensure that the plumbing materials
are of standard quality and free from defects?
a. DOST-approved c. NAWASA-approved
b. NAMPAP-approved d. PRC-approved
PRETEST
3. Which of the following careers requires a license to teach from the Professional
Regulations Commission (PRC)?
a. journeyman plumber c. pipe fitter
b. master plumber d. plumbing teacher
4. Which of the options refers to the system of piping, installation of fixtures as well as
apparatuses for water distribution and waste disposal within a building?
a. electricity c. masonry
b. machining d. plumbing
PRETEST
5. Which of the following type of workers is considered as the beginner of the
plumbing trade who usually serves for 3 to 5 years as helper?
a. apprentice plumber c. master plumber
b. journeyman plumber d. pipe fitter
6. What is being prevented in a well-designed and properly installed devices
for water heating and storing?
a. prevent dangers from explosion
b. prevent dangers from siphonage
c. prevent from back pressure
d. prevent from capillary action
PRETEST
7. Which of the options must be considered in any toilet or comfort rooms?
a. designed with septic tank
b. lighted and ventilated
c. provided with sump pump
d. with water-sealed trap
8. What are the important fixtures in each family dwelling unit as provided in the
plumbing code and principles?
a. laundry sink and water closet c. urinal and water closet
b. tub and lavatory d. water closet and kitchen sink
PRETEST
9. How many copies of plumbing plans shall be returned to owner or applicant?
a. 1 copy c. 3 copies
b. 2 copies d. 4 copies
10. If the plumbing work does not commence, how many years is the validity of
the plumbing permit?
a. 1 year c. 3 years
b. 2 years d. 4 years
PRETEST – Answer Key
1. A 6. A
2. B 7. B
3. D 8. D
4. D 9. B
5. A 10. A
Crossword
PUZZLE
**Review of the most
common tools that you
have learned in your
previous TLE Industrial
Arts subject.
Directions: Read the
clues below and fill the
correct answer. Write
your answer in your TLE-
Plumbing (blue) activity
notebook
Crossword
PUZZLE
ANSWER
1. measuring tape
2. pipe wrench
3. Hack saw
4. Claw hammer
5. Spirit level
6. Vice grip
7. Grinder
8. Drill
9. Plastic pipe cutter
[Link] threader
Meaning of Plumbing
Plumbing is 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 waste such as water,
liquid and other carried-wastes hazardous to health. It can also be
defined as the system of piping, installation of fixtures as well as
apparatuses for water distribution and waste disposal within a
building.
Careers in Plumbing
Apprentice Plumber – a beginner at the trade who usually serves for
3 to 5 years as helper to a journeyman.
Journeyman Plumber – has served his apprenticeship and is
competent to perform the tasks of installing and repairing plumbing
system also called as plumbing foreman.
Pipe Fitter – a person who is competent to perform laying and
fitting huge pipes.
Careers in Plumbing
Plumbing Teacher / Trainer - is a Licensed Professional Teacher
(LPT) duly certified by Professional Regulation Commission and/or a
holder of National TVET Trainers Certificate authorized by the
TESDA.
Careers in Plumbing
Master Plumber – a person who is technically and legally qualified
and licensed to practice the profession as Registered Master
Plumber (RMP) without limitations in accordance with Republic Act
1378.
Other Related Careers
Aside from the listed careers in plumbing, the trade is also
associated with many different engineering careers such as:
Architectural Engineer / Architect
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
Sanitary Engineer
How to become RMP
A plumber starts as an apprentice and eventually may become a
journeyman or skilled plumber. The journeyman plumber who has five
years of experience in the plumbing trade may become a Registered Master
Plumber after passing the board exam given by the Professional Regulation
Commission. Those who are graduates of BS Architecture, Mechanical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering
may directly apply for RMP examination but for those who are High School
graduates or degree holder of other courses must have a Notarized
Certificate of Experience for five (5) years signed by a duly Registered
Master Plumber. By law, the Registered Master Plumbers may prepare
design analysis, draft plumbing plans, and sign and seal the plumbing
documents for the building permit.
Plumbing Basic Principles
Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines 1999
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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
3. Plumbing shall be designed and
adjusted to use the minimum
quantity of water consistent with
proper performance and cleaning.
Plumbing Basic Principles
4. Devices for heating and storing
water shall be so designed and
installed as to prevent dangers from
explosion through overheating.
Plumbing Basic Principles
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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
7. Plumbing fixtures shall be made
of smooth non-absorbent material,
free from concealed fouling surfaces
and shall be located in ventilated
enclosures.
Plumbing Basic Principles
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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
9. All piping 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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
10. Each fixture directly connected
to the drainage system shall be
equipped with a water-sealed trap.
Plumbing Basic Principles
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
Plumbing Basic Principles
12. Vent terminals shall extend to
the outer air and installed to
preempt clogging and the return of
foul air to the building.
Plumbing Basic Principles
13. Plumbing systems shall be
subjected to such tests to effectively
disclose all leaks and defects in the
workmanship.
Plumbing Basic Principles
14. No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixture,
destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-
disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system.
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.
Plumbing Basic Principles
16. No water closet shall be located
in a room or compartment which is
not properly lighted and ventilated
Plumbing Basic Principles
16. 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
Plumbing Basic Principles
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.
19. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by
Registered Master Plumbers.
Plumbing Basic Principles
20. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be
accessible for their intended use.
2 1. 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 Basic Principles
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.
Plans and Specifications for
Plumbing Permit
All plumbing plans, drawings, diagrams, design analyses / computations
as required, technical specifications, bills of materials and other
required documents for all types of occupancy shall be prepared, signed
and sealed by a Registered and Licensed Master Plumber, without
limitations, pursuant to Republic Act 1378, as amended. and shall be
submitted in six (6) sets of the aforementioned requirements with each
application for a permit.
Retention of Plans
One set of approved plans, 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 the work is in progress.
Expiration of Permit
A plumbing permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire
and become null and void if the plumbing work authorized therein not
commenced within one year from the date of such permit 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 the original fee shall be paid.
Activity 1
Directions: Under column A are disarranged words or words of different forms,
arrange it to form the correct word or words in column B.
Column A Column B
1. RSMTEA EPRUMLB 1. _______________________
2. AJUMYRNEON LPEUMBR 2. _______________________
3. EPCTIS TKAN 3. _______________________
4. IPNULMGBI 4. _______________________
5. TEWRA LOCTSE 5. _______________________
Activity 2
Generalization
Directions: Answer the following questions below.
1. How would you become a Registered Master Plumber?
2. Discuss briefly the relevance of the course.
QUIZ
1. How many copies of plumbing plans shall be returned to owner or applicant?
a. 1 copy c. 3 copies
b. 2 copies d. 4 copies
2. If the plumbing work does not commence, how many years is the validity of
the plumbing permit?
a. 1 year c. 3 years
b. 2 years d. 4 years
QUIZ
3. Which of the following careers that has the authority to sign and seal
plumbing plans?
a. journeyman plumber c. plumbing teacher
b. master plumber d. pipe fitter
4. Which approval should be followed to ensure that the plumbing materials
are of standard quality and free from defects?
a. DOST-approved c. NAWASA-approved
b. NAMPAP-approved d. PRC-approved
QUIZ
5. Which of the following type of workers is considered as the beginner of
the plumbing trade who usually serves for 3 to 5 years as helper?
a. apprentice plumber c. master plumber
b. journeyman plumber d. pipe fitter
6. What is being prevented in a well-designed and properly installed devices
for water heating and storing?
a. prevent dangers from explosion
b. prevent dangers from siphonage
c. prevent from back pressure
d. prevent from capillary action
QUIZ
7. Which of the following careers requires a license to teach from the Professional
Regulations Commission (PRC)?
a. journeyman plumber c. pipe fitter
b. master plumber d. plumbing teacher
8. Which of the options refers to the system of piping, installation of fixtures as
well as apparatuses for water distribution and waste disposal within a building?
a. electricity c. masonry
b. machining d. plumbing
QUIZ
9. Which of the options must be considered in any toilet or comfort rooms?
a. designed with septic tank
b. lighted and ventilated
c. provided with sump pump
d. with water-sealed trap
10. What are the important fixtures in each family dwelling unit as provided in the
plumbing code and principles?
a. laundry sink and water closet c. urinal and water closet
b. tub and lavatory d. water closet and kitchen sink
QUIZ
11. How many copies of plumbing plans shall be submitted to the town / city
engineering office?
a. 4 copies c. 6 copies
b. 5 copies d. 7 copies
12. In case of renewal of a plumbing permit, what will be the corresponding
charge in the city engineering office?
a. one-fourth of the original fee c. three-fourth of the original fee
b. one-half of the original fee d. two-thirds of the original fee
QUIZ
13. What must be equipped in every fixture that is directly connected to the
drainage system?
a. fittings c. vent stack through roof
b. clean out d. water-sealed trap
14. Which of the following careers that has the authority to sign and seal
plumbing plans?
a. journeyman plumber c. plumbing teacher
b. master plumber d. pipe fitter
QUIZ
15. If the project started but not completed, how many days is the period
of validity of the plumbing permit?
a. 120 c. 320
b. 220 d. 420
QUIZ – Answer Key
1. B 11. C
2. A 12. B
3. B 13. D
4. B 14. B
5. A 15. A
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. B
10. D