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    The document outlines plumbing fixture requirements and standards across several sections. Key requirements include fixtures being made of durable, non-absorbent materials with smooth surfaces; special fixtures allowing for materials like soapstone or corrosion-resistant steel; overflows being connected to the inlet side of traps; minimum strainer and connection sizes; floor drains and shower receptors meeting material and installation standards; and fixtures complying with the national building code.

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    NPCP Chapter 4

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    The document outlines plumbing fixture requirements and standards across several sections. Key requirements include fixtures being made of durable, non-absorbent materials with smooth surfaces; special fixtures allowing for materials like soapstone or corrosion-resistant steel; overflows being connected to the inlet side of traps; minimum strainer and connection sizes; floor drains and shower receptors meeting material and installation standards; and fixtures complying with the national building code.

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    Chapter 4 of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

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    The document outlines plumbing fixture requirements and standards across several sections. Key requirements include fixtures being made of durable, non-absorbent materials with smooth surfaces; special fixtures allowing for materials like soapstone or corrosion-resistant steel; overflows being connected to the inlet side of traps; minimum strainer and connection sizes; floor drains and shower receptors meeting material and installation standards; and fixtures complying with the national building code.

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    NPCP Chapter 4

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    PLUMBING FIXTURES

    SECTION 401 MATERIALS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


    - Quality of fixtures
    should be Dense, Durable and Non Absorbent
    should also have Smooth and Impervious Surfaces
    - Porcelain Enamel Surfaces
    acid resistant
    - Water Closet (public)
    elongated type

    SECTION 402 MATERIALS - ALTERNATIVES


    - Special use fixtures
    Soapstone , Chemical stoneware lined with Lead, Copper
    base alloy, Nicker copper alloy, Corrosion resisting steel
    - Restaurant Kitchen Sinks
    G.I. #16 U.S. B & S or 16mm thick

    SECTION 403 OVERFLOWS


    - overflow outlet waste
    arranged so that the standing water inside the fixture cannot
    rise inside the overflow way
    - overflow pipe
    shall be connected to the inlet side of the fixture trap
    - Water closet or Urinal flash
    shall discharge into the bowl served

    SECTION 404 STRAINERS AND CONNECTIONS


    - Strainers
    sum of all the areas of the perforations of the strainer
    is equal to the equivalent outlet area
    - Connections
    *slip joint - access panel or utility atleast 0.3 meter
    Seamless drawn brass not less than
    G.I. #20 B & S or 0.8 mm thick
    Tailpiece, continuous waste or overflow shall
    *not less than 38 mm O.D Sinks, Dishwashers, Laundry, Tubs
    Bathtubs and Urinals
    *not less than 32 mm O.D. Lavatories and Drinking Fountains

    Note
    Brass or Copper shall not be used for Urinal Tailpiece
    or Trap
    SECTION 405 PROHIBITED FIXTURES
    - Water Closet (prohibited)
    inivisible seals, unventilate space and having walls
    which are not thoroughly washed at each discharge
    - Drinking Fountain
    shall not be installed on Public toilet Rooms
    - Fixed wooden, Concrete, Tile, WASH TRAYS or SINKS
    shall not be installed on buildings for human habitation

    SECTION 406 SPECIAL FIXTURES AND SPECIALTIES


    - Water Connections on all special fixtures shall be protected from
    Back Siphonage
    - Waste Water drain for "SACRARIUM" shall be discharge direct to the
    ground
    SACRARIUM length 346 mm
    width 286 mm
    height 152 mm

    - Approved by admin authority

    SECTION 407 INSTALLATION


    - Cleaning
    0.30 meters - distance of water closet to wall for easy access
    on repair and cleaning
    - Joints
    joint bet. Fixture and wall shall be WATERTIGHT
    - Screwing Fixtures
    Screws and Expansion bolts - Corrosion resistant
    - Wall hung fixtures
    shall be supported by Metal Supporting Members
    - Setting Wall Fixtures
    *urinal 0.30 m 0.60 m min.
    *water Closet 0.375 m 0.75 m min.
    - Supply Fittings
    shall be installed to prevent backflow

    SECTION 408 URINALS


    - Automatic Flashing Tanks
    for flashing more than 1 (one) urinals
    - Flushometer Valves
    manually controlled flushometer valve shall be used for flashing
    1 (one) urinal only

    SECTION 409 FLOOR DRAINS AND SHOWER STALLS


    - Floor Drain
    considered plumbing fixtures
    - Shower receptor
    must be made of Vitrified China or Earthenware, Ceramic
    tile, Porcelain-enameled metal
    - Shower receptor of an approved type to have a DAM, CURB
    or THRESHOLD which is 25.4 mm (1") lower than outside floor
    - Dam or Threshold
    depth 51 mm to 228 mm (2' to 9")
    slope 2% to 4%
    width 559 mm wide door (min.)

    Note
    The minimum distance bet.the Door or Entry to the drain
    opening is 1.2 meters
    - Shower Compartments
    Area 0.6 m2 (min.)
    Encompassing Circle 762 mm diameter
    height 1.78 meters (min.)
    - Floors of public rooms
    shall be non skid surface
    - Gutters in public or gang showers shall have pounded corners and
    a slope of 2% towards the drain
    - Drain in gutters shall be spaced not more than 4.9 meters
    - Maximum Temperature of Hot Water
    48.48 degrees celsius
    - Lead and Copper Sub pan Linings
    *materials 6 kgs.of asphalt felt
    *unit weight not less than 19.6 kg/m3
    *thickness for copper Gauge #24 B&S or 0.5 mm thick
    pans
    - Joints
    Lead pans burned
    Copper pans soldered or brazed

    SECTION 410 PLUMBIING FIXTURE REQUIRED


    - as prescribed by the National Building Code

    SECTION 411 WHIRLPOOL BATHTUB


    - Requirements
    *removable panel for access to the pump
    *Circulation pump location should be above the crown weir
    *Pump and Circulation piping shall be Self Draining
    * Suction fitting should by approved on the listed standards

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