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PRC BOARD FOR MASTER PLUMBERS NO. 04-99: Revised National Plumbing Code Adoption

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Title Supreme Court: Revised National Plumbing Code Adoption

Law: Prc Board For Master Plumbers No. 04-99

Decision Date: Sep 30, 1999

The Board for Master Plumbers has adopted and promulgated the Revised National Plumbing Code, modernizing plumbing practices and materials in the Philippines for the first time in nearly 40 years.

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Formation of Committees for Code Revision

In 1994, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) formed a Plumbing Code Committee to amend and revise the existing Code.
In 1999, NAMPAP established a Plumbing Code Review Committee to review the work of the Plumbing Code Committee.
Both Committees submitted the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines to the Board for Master Plumbers.

Adoption and Promulgation of the Revised Code

The Board for Master Plumbers found the Revised Code consistent with contemporary plumbing technologies, materials, and practices.
The Board resolved to adopt, promulgate, and issue the Revised National Plumbing Code.

Scope and Application of the Revised Code

The Code governs the practice of plumbing throughout the Philippines.
It sets standards for the design, installation, and use of plumbing fixtures and materials.
Applicable to buildings and infrastructure projects where plumbing fixtures and materials are necessary.

Effectivity and Publication

The Revised National Plumbing Code takes effect thirty (30) days after its full publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, whichever comes first.

Legal Authority and Approval

The adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing Code are pursuant to Section 4 of R.A. No. 1378, the Plumbing Code.
The resolution was signed by the Board for Master Plumbers officials, the Professional Regulatory Boards Secretary, and approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officials.
The Code was approved by the President of the Philippines, giving it full legal effect.

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