Engineering Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS

THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:

I.

using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;

II.

being honest and impartial, and servicing with fidelity the public, their employers and clients;

III.

striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and

IV.

supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

THE FUNDAMENTAL CANONS

1.

Engineers shall hold paramount the safety,

health and welfare of the public in the

performance of their professional duties.

5.

Engineers shall build their professional

reputation on the merit of their services and

shall not compete unfairly with others.

2.

Engineers shall perform services only in

the areas of their competence.

6.

Engineers shall act in such a manner as to

uphold and enhance the honor, integrity

and dignity of the profession.

3.

Engineers shall issue public statements

only in an objective and truthful manner.

7.

Engineers shall continue their professional

development throughout their careers and

shall provide opportunities for the

professional development of those

engineers under their supervision.

4.

Engineers shall act in professional maters

for each employer or client as faithful

agents or trustees, and shall avoid

conflicts of interest.

Approved by the Board of Directors, October 5, 1977

Suggested Guidelines for use with The Fundamental Canons of Ethics

SUGGESTED

GUIDELINES FOR USE WITH

THE FUNDAMENTAL CANONS OF ETHICS

1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and

welfare of the public in the performance of their professional

duties.

a. Engineers shall recognize that the lives, safety, health

and welfare of the general public are dependent upon

engineering judgments, decisions and practices

incorporated into structures,...