History of Plumbing Practice (Philippines)

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When did plumbing begin in the Walled City (Intramuros)?

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17th century

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Who began plumbing in the Walled City (Intramuros)?

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Friar Engineers

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What did Filipino plumbers maintain in the 18th–19th centuries?

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Plumbing in pueblos, churches, convents, and government buildings

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Who consulted recognized plumbers for villas and mansions during the 18th–19th centuries?

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Ilustrados

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What health issues emphasized the need for proper plumbing in the early 1900s?

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Cholera, leprosy, schistosomiasis

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What instruction did Gov. Gen. Harrison issue regarding waste disposal?

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Proper waste disposal in all municipalities

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In what year was the plumbing trade recognized by the government?

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1902

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Who was the 1st Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection?

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John F. Hass

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What plumbing code was added to the Building Code for Manila in 1902?

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A plumbing code based on the U.S. Plumbing Code

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When was the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) organized?

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1935