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!
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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.
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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
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Use standard +o. 4 pencil only
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'o not use too much pressure
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Mark like this not like these
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Make the mark dark and straight
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(trictly no erasures allowed
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and accomplish the same.
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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*#<(
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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
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;)accalaureate 'egree B 5HII.II
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;#emoal B 5DKI.II
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5ay for metered documentary stamps and mailing enelope with
metered documentary stamps at the 0(0.
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&Gcial #eceipt number, date, and amount on the +otice of *dmission.
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reiew of Eualifcations and documents and issuance of +&*, 5rogram
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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.
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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
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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.
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D. 1ear the prescribed dress code.
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