CANONS OF ETHICS

AND
RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

FOREWARD

Honesty, justice and courtesy form a moral philosophy which, associated with mutual
interest among people, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The engineer should
recognize such a standard, not a passive observance, but as a set of dynamic principles,
guiding conduct and way of life. It is the engineer's duty to practice the profession
according to these canons of ethics.

At the keystone of professional conduct is integrity. Engineers will discharge
professional duties with fidelity to the public, employers and clients; and with fairness
and impartiality to all. It is their duty to be interested in public welfare and be ready to
apply all special knowledge for the benefit of the mankind. They should uphold the
honor and dignity of the profession and avoid association with any enterprise of
questionable character. In dealings with fellow engineers, they should always be fair and
tolerant.

DUTY TO PUBLIC

CANON 1. ENGINEERS WILL HOLD PARAMOUNT IN THE WELFARE, PROPERTY AND
SECURITY OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DUTIES.

ENGINEERS. . .

Rule 1. Will not private interest at the expense of the public good.

Rule 2. Will realize that they are responsible for the effect of their work.

Rule 3. Will report only true facts or true evidence when expressing an opinion or
conclusion in testimony or public forums.

Rule 4. Will assist the public to understand the purpose and principles involved in
engineering.

Rule 5. Will recognize the need to serve the community, not only in a professional
capacity, but also in a civic capacity.

DUTY TO CLIENT

CANON 2. ENGINEERS WILL BE A FAITHFUL AGENTS OR TRUSTEES OF THE CLIENT.

ENGINEERS. . .

Rule 6. Will not exaggerate professional qualifications in advertising or testimony.

Rule 7. Will not practice or offer to practice in any field in which they are not proficient
and legally entitled to practice. They may engage the assistance of qualified persons to
aid in the proper performance of services requested by the client.

Rule 8. Will be honest in all estimates, reports, statements and testimony.

Rule 9. Will advise clients of possible problems or conflicts of interest before accepting
employment.

Rule 10. Will not allow unforeseen difficulties or conflicts to adversely affect the quality
of services.

Rule 11. Will not disclose information concerning the business affairs of clients or
employers without their consent.

Rule 12. Will not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one
interested party for the same service or for services pertaining to the same work
without the knowledge and consent of all interested parties.

DUTY TO PROFESSION AND TO OTHER ENGINEERS

CANON 3. ENGINEERS WIL ACT IN A MANNER THAT UPHOLDS THE HONOR, INTEGRITY
AND DIGNITY OF THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION.

ENGINEERS. . .

Rule 13. Will strive to perform services in a manner which brings credit to the
engineering profession.

Rule 14. Will avoid any conduct or associations which bring discredit to the engineering
profession.

Rule 15. Will not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political
contribution, gift, or other consideration in order to secure work, exclusive of securing
salaried positions through an employment agency.

Rule 16. Will not use the office or membership in a professional society to promote
selfish interest or interests of the clients.

Rule 17. Will not maliciously discredit or injure the reputation of the engineering
profession or another engineer.

Rule 18. Will cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering profession by
interchanging ideas and experience with other engineers.

Rule 19. Will recognize the need to promote the profession by contributing to the work
of the professional societies, schools and the scientific and the technical press.

Rule 20. Will, whenever possible, name the person or persons who may be individually
responsible for discovery of the original engineering work.

Rule 21. Will not accept by voice or silence, credit rightfully due another engineer.

Rule 22. Will not sign or seal maps, reports, or the data prepared by someone else
unless prepared by an employee under their direct supervision.

Rule 23. Will not represent as their own, the maps, reports, or the data prepared by
someone else unless prepared by an employee under their direct supervision.

Rule 24. Will report anything unethical, illegal or unfair practice of an engineer to the
proper authority and be willing to substantiate such practice.

Rule 25. Will recognize the value of any engineering service and uphold the principle of
appropriate and adequate compensation for those services.

DUTY TO EMPLOYEES OR EMPLOYER

CANON 4. ENGINEERS WILL CONTINUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT
THEIR CAREER AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OF THOSE UNDER THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISION.

ENGINEERS. . .
Rule 26. Will encourage and assist in the education and advancement of those under
their direct supervision.

Rule 27. Will encourage and assist those under their direct supervision to be active in
professional societies.

Rule 28. Will encourage salaries commensurate with the qualifications of engineering
personnel.

Rule 29. Will be a faithful agent or trustee of their employer.

Rule 30. Will not practice or offer to practice private engineering services without the
knowledge and consent of the employer.