Nspe 2007 Code Of Ethics For Engineers

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Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of

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the public. Canon 1

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If an engineer’s judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or property, they shall notify

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their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate. Canon 1.a.

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Engineers shall approve only those engineering documents that are

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in conformity with applicable standards. Canon 1.b.

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Engineers shall not reveal facts, data, or information without

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the prior consent of the client or employer except as authorized or required by law or this Code. Canon 1.c.

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Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in business ventures with any person or firm that they believe is

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engaged in fraudulent or dishonest enterprise. Canon 1.d.

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Engineers shall not aid or abet

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the unlawful practice of engineering by a person or firm. Canon 1.e.

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Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall report thereon to

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appropriate professional bodies and, when relevant, also to public authorities. Canon 1.f.

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Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall cooperate with

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the proper authorities in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required. Canon 1.f

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Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of

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their competence. Canon 2

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Engineers shall undertake assignments only when

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qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved. Canon 2.a.

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Engineers shall not affix their signatures to any plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which

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they lack competence. Canon 2.b.

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Engineers shall not affix their signatures to any plans or documents

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not prepared under their direction and control. Canon 2.b.

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Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for coordination of an entire project and sign and seal the engineering documents for the entire project, provided that

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each technical segment is signed and sealed only by the qualified engineers who prepared the segment. Canon 2.c.

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Engineers shall issue public statements only in an _________________ manner.

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objective and truthful Canon 3

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Engineers shall be ____________________ in professional reports, statements, or testimony.

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objective and truthful Canon 3.a.

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Engineers shall include __________________ in reports, statements, or testimony.

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all relevant and pertinent information Canon 3.a.

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Engineers’ reports, statements, and/or testimony should bear the date indicating when

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information therein was current. Canon 3.a.

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Engineers may express publicly technical opinions that are founded upon

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knowledge of the facts and competence in the subject matter. Canon 3.b.

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Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on technical matters that are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they have prefaced their comments by

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explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf they are speaking, and by revealing the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters. Canon 3.c.

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Engineers shall act for each employer or client as

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faithful agents or trustees. Canon 4

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Engineers shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest that could _________________ their judgment or the quality of their services.

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influence or appear to influence Canon 4.a.

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Engineers shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party for services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless

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the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties. Canon 4.b.

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Engineers shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration __________________ from outside agents in connection with the work for which they are responsible.

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directly or indirectly Canon 4.c.

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Engineers in public service as members, advisors, or employees of a governmental or quasi-governmental body or department shall not participate in decisions with respect to _______________ in private or public engineering practice.

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services solicited or provided by them or their organizations Canon 4.d.

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Engineers shall not solicit or accept a contract from a governmental body on which a principal or officer of their organization

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serves as a member. Canon 4.e.

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Engineers shall avoid

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deceptive acts. Canon 5

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Engineers shall not falsify their qualifications or permit misrepresentation of

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their or their associates’ qualifications. Canon 5.a.

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They shall not misrepresent or exaggerate _______________________ prior assignments.

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their responsibility in or for the subject matter of Canon 5.a.

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Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning

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employers, employees, associates, joint venturers, or past accomplishments. Canon 5.a.

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Engineers shall not offer, give, solicit, or receive, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to influence the award of a contract by public authority, or which may be reasonably construed by the public

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as having the effect or intent of influencing the awarding of a contract. Canon 5.b.

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Engineers shall not offer ___________________ in order to secure work.

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any gift or other valuable consideration Canon 5.b.

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Engineers shall not pay a commission, percentage, or brokerage fee in order to secure work, except to

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a bona fide employee or bona fide established commercial or marketing agencies retained by them. Canon 5.b.

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Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to

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enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession. Canon 6

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Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by

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the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Professional Obligation 1

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Engineers shall acknowledge their _______ and shall not distort or alter the ________.

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errors / facts Professional Obligation 1.a.

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Engineers shall advise their clients or employers when

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they believe a project will not be successful. Professional Obligation 1.b.

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Engineers shall not accept __________________ to the detriment of their regular work or interest.

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outside employment Professional Obligation 1.c.

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Before accepting any outside engineering employment, engineers will

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notify their employers. Professional Obligation 1.c.

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Engineers shall not attempt to attract an engineer from another employer by

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false or misleading pretenses. Professional Obligation 1.d.

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Engineers shall not promote their own interest at the expense of

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the dignity and integrity of the profession. Professional Obligation 1.e.

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Engineers shall at all times strive to serve

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the public interest. Professional Obligation 2

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Engineers are/are not encouraged to participate in civic affairs; career guidance for youths; and work for the advancement of the safety, health, and well-being of their community.

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Engineers are encouraged Professional Obligation 2.a.

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Engineers shall not complete, sign, or seal plans and/or specifications that are not

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in conformity with applicable engineering standards. Professional Obligation 2.b.

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If the client or employer insists on the engineer completing, signing, or sealing plans and/or specification that are not in conformity with all applicable engineering standards, engineers shall

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notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project. Professional Obligation 2.b.

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Engineers are encouraged to extend public knowledge and appreciation of

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engineering and its achievements. Professional Obligation 2.c.

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Engineers are/are not encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development in order to protect the environment for future generations.

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Engineers are encouraged Professional Obligation 2.d. Definition of “sustainable development” may be found in the NSPE Code

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Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice that _____________ the public.

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deceives Professional Obligation 3

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Engineers shall avoid the use of statements containing a ___________________-or omitting a ______________.

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material misrepresentation of fact / material fact Professional Obligation 3.a.

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Engineers may/may not advertise for recruitment of personnel.

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may Professional Obligation 3.b.

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Engineers may prepare articles for the lay or technical press, but such articles shall not

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imply credit to the author for work performed by others. Professional Obligation 3.c.

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Engineers shall not _______________ confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former client or employer, or public body on which they serve.

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disclose, without consent, Professional Obligation 4

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Engineers shall not, _____________________, promote or arrange for new employment or practice in connection with a specific project for which the engineer has gained particular and specialized knowledge.

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without the consent of all interested parties Professional Obligation 4.a.

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Engineers shall not, without the consent of all interested parties, participate in or represent an _________________ in connection with a specific project or proceeding in which the engineer has gained particular specialized knowledge on behalf of a former client or employer.

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adversary interest Professional Obligation 4.b.

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Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by

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conflicting interests. Professional Obligation 5

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Engineers shall not accept financial or other considerations, including __________________, from material or equipment suppliers for specifying their product.

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free engineering designs Professional Obligation 5.a.

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Engineers shall not accept ____________________________ from contractors or other parties dealing with clients or employers of the engineer in connection with work for which the engineer is responsible.

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commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, Professional Obligation 5.b.

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Engineers shall not attempt to ______________________________by untruthfully criticizing other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods.

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obtain employment or advancement or professional engagements Professional Obligation 6

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Engineers shall not request, propose, or accept a commission on a contingent basis under circumstances in which

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their judgment may be compromised. Professional Obligation 6.a.

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Engineers in ______________________ shall accept part-time engineering work only to the extent consistent with policies of the employer and in accordance with ethical considerations.

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salaried positions Professional Obligation 6.b.

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Engineers shall not, without consent, use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to

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carry on outside private practice. Professional Obligation 6.c.

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Engineers shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, practice, or employment of

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other engineers. Professional Obligation 7

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Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to

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the proper authority for action. Professional Obligation 7

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Engineers in private practice shall not review the work of another engineer for the same client, except

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with the knowledge of such engineer, or unless the connection of such engineer with the work has been terminated. Professional Obligation 7.a.

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Engineers in governmental, industrial, or educational employ are entitled to review and evaluate the work of other engineers when

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so required by their employment duties. Professional Obligation 7.b.

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Engineers in sales or industrial employ are entitled to make engineering comparisons of represented products with

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products of other suppliers Professional Obligation 7.c.

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Engineers shall accept ________________ for their professional activities, provided, however, that engineers may seek indemnification for services arising out of their practice for other than gross negligence, where the engineer’s interests cannot otherwise be protected.

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personal responsibility Professional Obligation 8

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Engineers shall conform with ___________ registration laws in the practice of engineering.

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state Professional Obligation 8.a.

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Engineers shall not use association with a nonengineer, a corporation, or partnership as

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a “cloak” for unethical acts. Professional Obligation 8.b.

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Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to ___________________, and will recognize ___________________ of others.

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those to whom credit is due / the proprietary interests Professional Obligation 9

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Engineers shall, whenever possible, name the person or persons who may be individually responsible for

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designs, inventions, writings, or other accomplishments. Professional Obligation 9.a.

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Engineers using designs supplied by a client recognize that the designs remain the property of the client and may not be duplicated by the engineer for others without

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express permission. Professional Obligation 9.b.

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Before undertaking work for others in connection with which the engineer may make improvements, plans, designs, inventions, or other records that may justify copyrights or patents, engineers should enter into a positive agreement regarding

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ownership. Professional Obligation 9.c.

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Engineers’ designs, data, records, and notes referring exclusively to an employer’s work are

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the employer’s property. The employer should indemnify the engineer for use of the information for any purpose other than the original purpose. Professional Obligation 9.d.

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Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and should keep current in their specialty fields by

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engaging in professional practice, participating in continuing education courses, reading in the technical literature, and attending professional meetings and seminars. Professional Obligation 9.e.