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The document summarizes the history and accomplishments of the Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (MPAP) from its founding in 1935. It discusses how MPAP pioneered efforts to establish plumbing regulations and codes in Manila and across the Philippines. MPAP drafted the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines in 1959 and continues to revise plumbing codes. It also spearheaded the professionalization of plumbers to become licensed Plumbing Engineers.
The document summarizes the history and accomplishments of the Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (MPAP) from its founding in 1935. It discusses how MPAP pioneered efforts to establish plumbing regulations and codes in Manila and across the Philippines. MPAP drafted the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines in 1959 and continues to revise plumbing codes. It also spearheaded the professionalization of plumbers to become licensed Plumbing Engineers.
The document summarizes the history and accomplishments of the Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (MPAP) from its founding in 1935. It discusses how MPAP pioneered efforts to establish plumbing regulations and codes in Manila and across the Philippines. MPAP drafted the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines in 1959 and continues to revise plumbing codes. It also spearheaded the professionalization of plumbers to become licensed Plumbing Engineers.
In 1935, seventeen Master Plumbers resolved to unite
all practitioners in order to modernize the practice of
plumbing and to provide clients with professionalized plumbing services. he! organized the "#MP#P and had it registered with the $ecurities and %&change 'ommission.
$ubse(uentl!, the #ssociation was accredited b! the
P)' on *ctober +, 19,5 as the fourteenth accredited professional organization.
he "#MP#P pioneered in e-orts leading towards the
creation of the .epartment of Public $ervices in the 'it! of Manila and the passage of 'it! *rdinance +/11, 0he Plumbing 'ode for the 'it! of Manila.1 It also initiated the formulation of the "ational Plumbing 'ode of the Philippines which was promulgated on 2anuar! +3, 1959. In the ensuing !ears, the #ssociation activel! engaged itself in the formulation of the "ational 4uilding 'ode, the passage of the law creating the "ational 5aterwor6s and $ewerage #uthorit!, and the enactment of )epublic #ct "o. 13,3, 0Plumbing 7aw,1 on 2une 13, 1955. *n 2anuar! +3, 1959, the "ational Plumbing 'ode of the Philippines prepared b! "#MP#P was promulgated and approved b! Malaca8ang. "#MP#P assisted in the passage of the law creating the "ational 5aterwor6s and $ewerage #uthorit! 9"#5#$#:.
In 19;;<19;9, the 4oard of Master
Plumbers and "#MP#P prepared a curriculum for Master Plumbing=Plumbing %ngineering approved b! the .epartment of %ducation and >rst introduced at the ?eati @niversit!.
*n 2une +3, 19;,, the ?irst #mendment
to )epublic #ct 13,3 was approved, which e-ected the inclusion of 0#sbestos<'ement Pipe1 as an approved plumbing material. 4efore Martial 7aw in 19,+, )epublic #ct "o. ;5/1 otherwise 6nown as the 04uilding 'ode of the Philippines1 was passed with the 0"ational Plumbing of 19591 as referral code in full te&t.
In 199,, "#MP#P President 2aime M.
'abase spearheaded the drafting of the )evised Plumbing 'ode. ?inall!, in *ctober 1999, "#MP#P submitted the same to the 4oard of %&aminers for Master Plumbers. #fter careful review, the Professional )egulation 'ommission adopted the )evised Plumbing 'ode of 1999 which President 2oseph %strada approved pursuant to $ection / of )epublic #ct "o. 13,3 last .ecember 1999.
In 1999, "#MP#P initiated the >ling of a
legislative proposal to upgrade the trade of Master Plumbers to the profession of Plumbing %ngineers.
Aomes and businesses re(uire the s6ills of a master plumber to
install and repair pipes, appliances, and >&tures.
# plumber usuall! follows blueprints and building codes when
installing various >&tures, such as sin6s and bathtubs.
5hen a pipe or appliance stops functioning properl!, a plumber
will inspect the s!stem, diagnose the problem, and perform an! necessar! replacements or repairs.
# master plumber is a licensed professional who installs
and repairs various commercial and residential plumbing s!stems.
Ae or she might specialize in designing new s!stems,
la!ing or >tting pipes, or performing repairs and maintenance on appliances and >&tures.
Master plumbers are often self<emplo!ed, though man!
wor6 for local governments, construction companies, and plumbing suppl! stores.
%ngineers often wor6 with a master plumber to create
blueprints for new s!stems and determine the cost of implementing new s!stems. They connect pipes between sewers or water mains to to diferent facilities. Master pipeftters usually specialize in working with pressurized water systems, such as those used in manufacturing frms and power plants.
Man! plumbers begin their careers as apprentices,
where the! assist e&perienced plumbers for four to >ve !ears to learn the trade >rsthand.
#fter completion of an apprenticeship, a plumber can
begin practicing independentl! and prepare for a state< or countr!<speci>c licensing e&am.
5ritten e&ams test a personBs general plumbing
6nowledge as well as his or her understanding of local plumbing codes and regulations. There is generally a strong demand for licensed master plumbers to implement new water systems and maintain existing ones. Urbanization and population growth result in the need for experienced professionals in both residential and industrial facilities. Technological adances in waste water treatment plants and municipal water systems present new opportunities for plumbers working in all specialties. !"#$"%"& '. ("M)U%*+ 'hairman !*%,+T"+& M. M*+$"%* Member -,((", M. M*#"*+& Member he topic deals with the basic 6nowledge of general guidelines of character, rules and regulations as covenant in the plumbing practice. his includes moral obligation and relationship with clients and benefactors. .ocumentation of re(uisites to the activities underta6en in the plumbing proCect such as applications, applicants and general conditions to be observed. .e>nitions of various plumbing terms, phrases and words used to de>ne and interpret activities in plumbing. #pplication of alignment and pitch of pipe with inspection of the horizontal and vertical elevation above and below ground lines, pipe protection and wor6manship including studies of prohibited >ttings and dead end in pipe installation. $tud! of di-erent materials and their (ualit! such as pipe, metal sheet lead and ferrules used in plumbing. 4asic 6nowledge of Coints and connections on di-erent pipes use in plumbing. 'hoices and di-erent trap t!pes and sizes of their protection, re(uirements for various plumbing >&tures, classi>cation of clean out, e(uivalent, location and its construction along pipe installation. 4asic 6nowledge on the (ualit! and redeems of potable water to meet standards of purit! including sources, storage and distribution to the building from the water main through underwater into independent pipes networ6 to the di-erent >&tures. Dnowledge of all 6inds of receptacles used such as water closets, urinal, bathtub, wash basin, wash tra! bidet, slop sin6, and similar >&tures. .e>nition of locations, conductors, ventilation including re(uirements on swimming pool and roof e&tensions. he topic deals with the basic 6nowledge of ventilation re(uirements of rooms in all establishments with water closets and urinals. he stud! of di-erent plumbing >&tures as presented in table form with the corresponding nominal size of trap and waste pipe re(uired and e(uivalent >&ture unit values assignment for eas! reference of practitioners. he topic deals with the soil and waste stac6 installation and its connections, size re(uirements for each t!pe of plumbing >&tures and their root terminal and below ground installation. 4asic 6nowledge of the waste disposal s!stem of a building and the general >&tures of a septic tan6, wor6ing performance. 4asic theor! of real numbers, e(uation functions and graph, e(uation functions and graph, e&ponent and e&ponential fractions. 4asic concepts in trigonometric functions, solution of triangles, vectors, trigonometric functions of sum and di-erences. 4asic concepts in the theor! and applications of plane coordinate s!stem, e(uation and their loci, straight lines, conic sections, plane and spherical surfaces. @nderstanding of the science of ph!sics, language of ph!sics, matter, theor! of forces and motion, vector, velocit! and acceleration, matter and energ!, 6inetic theor! of matter speci>call! the behavior of li(uids, solids, air and other gases. Aeat and temperature, e&pansion, change of state and its transferance. 4asic concept of >nancial facts such as simple interest and simple discount, compound interest, simple annuities, amortization and sin6ing fund, depreciation and general annuities. )eading and interpretation of plans, s!mbols and legends and speci>cations. $hapes, sizes, dimensions, (ualities and uses of di-erent 6inds and classes of pipes, >ttings, gauge, valves and regulators. $hapes, sizes, dimensions, (ualities and uses of di-erent 6inds and classes of plumbing >&tures and appliancesE sizes, dimension, heights and location of water suppl! and discharge drains. .i-erent 6inds of hand and machine tools and their uses for cutting, reaming, threading, caul6ing, Faring and brazing, welding Coints and connections of di-erent pipes and >ttingsE hand and machine for removing stoppages of drains, and repair of lea6s and rusted pipes. Periodic and regular inspection and serving of pipes and >ttings, controls, valves, regulators, plumbing >&tures, appliances, pumps and similar e(uipmentE repair of lea6s and rusted pipes. Guantit! ta6e<o-, bill of materials, cost estimates based on plans and speci>cation. *bligations and contracts documentations, proCect technical reporting, inspection and acceptance of materials and wor6manship. .etermine the amount and (ualit! of water, develop source and provide sanitar! measures against contamination and pollution. Method of sewage treatment and disposal, design and construction of septic tan6, priv!, cesspool, seepage. Planning and design of water suppl!, distribution, branch and all pipings to >&tures, appliances, appurtenance within the building and premises. Planning and design of house drains, house sewers, horizontal branches, stac6s, vents, drains, traps, cleanouts, special waste, manhole and appurtenance within the building and premises. Planning and design of ground and sub<surface drains, downspouts, Foor and roof drains, area drains, catch basins, manholes and appurtenances within the building and premises. Planning and design of hot water suppl! and return pipes, water heaters and appurtenance within the building and premises. Planning and design of dr! and wet standpipes, >re for >re protection within the building and premises. $izing the capacit! of elevated and h!dropneumatic tan6s, cistern, sewage and scum pits and appurtenances within the building and premises. Methods and techni(ues of pipe la!ing and installation, Coints and connections, pipe hangers and supports, storage and protection from damages, inspection and acceptance of wor6manship. Preparation of orthographic wor6ing drawings, isometric, schematic diagrams, riser diagrams, details, s!mbols and legends and speci>cations. #ll applicants shall, prior to the date of the e&amination, establish to the satisfaction of the 4oardH a. Ae is at least twent! one 9+1: !ears of age. b. Ae is a citizen of the Philippines. c. Ae is of good moral character. d. Ae is at least a high school graduate. e. Ae has at least >ve !ears of e&perience in actual plumbing wor6 under the supervision of a registered master plumber. Identi>cation $heet, #nswer $heet .andling of ,xaminee "dentifcation (heet/*nswer (heets
0heck if the (erial +umber of ,xaminee "dentifcation (heet/*nswer
(heets are the same for all the sheets. "f there is any discrepancy, return the set to your #oom 1atchers for replacement. The (erial +umber is +&T the examination number. "t has nothing to do with your examination.
0heck if there are defects or unnecessary marks on your ,xaminee
"dentifcation (heet/*nswer (heets.
0heck if the number of *nswer (heets corresponds to the number
of examination sub2ects.
'o not fold or mutilate, take extra care and keep clean your ,xaminee "dentifcation (heet/*nswer (heets.
)efore detaching an answer sheet, check if the brown enelope is
yours and the set inside belongs to you. .ow to Mark 3our ,xaminee "dentifcation (heet/*nswer (heets o Use standard +o. 4 pencil only o 'o not use too much pressure o Mark like this not like these o Make the mark dark and straight o (trictly no erasures allowed Aow o #ppl! ?or he %&amination (T,5 6 (ecure *pplication 7orm from the 5#0 0ustomer (erice 0enter 80(09 and accomplish the same. (T,5 4 (ubmit the *pplication 7orm for processing and ealuation at any of the 5rocessing 1indows together with the following: ;&riginal and photocopies of Transcript of #ecords with (pecial &rder and 'ate of $raduation with (0*++,' 5"0TU#,( *+' 1"T. #,M*#<( =7&# )&*#' ,>*M"+*T"&+ 5U#5&(,( &+%3?. 8$raduates of goernment schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accredited agencies under the 7**5 are exempted from (& @)A9. $raduates of +ew (chools/'egree 5rograms must submit (chool #ecognition and/or 5ermit to &perate. ;&riginal and photocopy of +(&Bissued )irth 0ertifcate 8if +(& copy is not clear, bring copy from the %ocal 0iil #egistrar9. ;&riginal and photocopies of +(&Bissued Marriage 0ontract 8for married female onlyC if +(& copy is not clear, bring copy from %ocal 0iil #egistrar9. ;7our 8D9 passport size colored pictures in white background with complete name tag. ;0urrent 0ommunity Tax 0ertifcate 80edula9 ;&ther specifc reEuirements as reEuired by the 0ommission or the 5rofessional #egulatory )oard. Aow o #ppl! ?or he %&amination +&T,: (ecure the following from the processor upon approal of your application: ;5ermanent ,xamination and #egistration #ecord card 85,##09 'ownload sample 5,##0 ;+otice of *dmission 8+&*9 (T,5 F 5ay examination fee at any 0ashier 1indow. $et &Gcial #eceipt. ;)accalaureate 'egree B 5HII.II ;+onB)accalaureate 'egree B 5JII.II ;#emoal B 5DKI.II (T,5 D 5ay for metered documentary stamps and mailing enelope with metered documentary stamps at the 0(0. (T,5 K *ccomplish the 5,##0 and +&*. "ndicate the *pplication +umber, &Gcial #eceipt number, date, and amount on the +otice of *dmission. (T,5 J 5roceed to any of the "ssuance 1indows 81indow H, 6I, 66, 649 for fnal reiew of Eualifcations and documents and issuance of +&*, 5rogram of ,xamination, ,xamineeLs <it and (elfB"nstruction (heet. 'ownload ,xamineesL (elf "nstruction (heet Aow o #ppl! ?or he %&amination (T,5 M <eep the +otice of *dmission and &Gcial #eceipt. )ring these with you on the frst day of the examination. 7or further information, read the $eneral "nstructions at the back page of the +&*, 5rogram of ,xamination, ,xamineeLs <it and (elfB"nstruction (heet. (T,5 N )ring your +&* when you erify with the 5#0 your school/building assignment which will be posted at the 5#0 premises two 849 or three 8F9 working days before the examination date. The room assignment will also be posted at this webpage. How To Apply For The Examination )oom #ssignments I"$)@'I*"$H 6. ,xaminees should report before J:FI in the morning eery examination day. %*T, ,>*M"+,,( 1"%% +&T ), *'M"TT,'. 4. )ring the following: +otice of *dmission 8+&*9, &Gcial #eceipt, pencils no. 6 or 4, black ball pens, meteredB stamped window mailing enelope, long brown and long plastic enelopes. F. 0,%%U%*# 5.&+,( *+' &T.,# ,%,0T#&+"0 $*'$,T( *#, (T#"0T%3 5#&.")"T,'. D. 1ear the prescribed dress code. %&0*T"&+