ME543:

ME LAWS, CONTRACTS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ETHICS
 Republic of the Philippines
Tarlac State University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Romulo Blvd, Tarlac City, Tarlac

ARTICLE 5 AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING’S

CODE OF ETHICS

  
by Group No. 2:
 
 
NATIVIDAD, John Leonard
ESPIRITU, Macjorge Julio T.
ESTANISLAO, Egiel
 
 
Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
 
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PENAL AND CONCLUDING PROVISIONS

This article is composed of the Penal and concluding Provisions. When we say penal it is the act of
prescribing or used for the punishment of offenders under the legal system. We will also learn how much is the
amount when you get a penalty. It is important to know this things to be a good mechanical engineer.

Section 42. Penalties.

In addition to the administrative sanctions imposed under this Act any person who violates any of the provisions
of this Act and its rules and regulations shall, upon conviction be penalized by a fine of not less than Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) nor more than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), or imprisonment of not
less than six (6) months nor more than three (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
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Section 43. Implementing Rules and Regulations.

The Board shall formulate and issue the implementing rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of
this Act.

Section 44. Funding Provisions.

Such sums as may be necessary to carry out provisions of this Act shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.
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Section 45. Separability Clause.

If any section or portion of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not
invalidate all other sections or portions not affected thereby.

Section 46. Repealing Clause.

Commonwealth Act No. 294, as amended by Republic Act No. 5336, is hereby repealed and all other laws,
parts of law, others, ordinances, or regulations relative to the practice of mechanical engineering which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Section 47. Transitory Provisions.

a) Mechanical Plant Engineers possessing valid certificates of registration issued under Commonwealth Act No. 294 with
BSME degree shall, after the approval of this Act, register and be issued certificates as professional mechanical engineers
to replace their original certificate of registration upon payment of the required fees.

b) Faculty Members currently teaching mechanical engineering professional subjects in universities, colleges, institutes,
or schools shall not be allowed to continue teaching after five (5) years from the approval of this Act, unless they are or
have become Professional Mechanical Engineers or at least Registered Mechanical Engineers with a Masters- degree in
Mechanical Engineering from duly recognized and accredited universities, colleges, institutes or schools.

c) The present Board shall continue to function in the interim until such time as the new Board shall be constituted.
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Section 48. Effectivety Clause.

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or a major daily
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, whichever is earlier.
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Pursuant to Section 9 of Commonwealth Act No. 294, as amended, otherwise known as the Mechanical
Engineering Law, this Code of Mechanical Engineering Ethics is hereby adopted by the Board of
Mechanical Engineering as part of the Rules and Regulations governing the practice of Mechanical
Engineering.
Ethics is all about moral principles governing a person’s behavior on his or her action or doings.
Basically it is the discipline that is concerning where it is morally good or morally bad or simply what is
the right thing to do. We will learn the ethics in the field of mechanical engineering. Ethics in the relation
with the state, community, labor, clients and employers, and relations with colleagues and associates as a
mechanical engineer. And the penalties and the implementation or effectivity.
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Rule 1. The mechanical engineer shall, in the practice of his profession, be governed by the Golden Rule, the ideals of service to man
and his environment, and the indispensability of unwavering public confidence in his professional competence, integrity and humanity.
Rule 2. The mechanical engineer shall maintain the proper pride for his profession, observe the standards of professional practice,
safeguard the dignity, welfare, and reputation of his colleagues in the professions, and fulfill his duties and obligations as a citizen of
the Republic of the Philippines.
Rule 3. The mechanical engineer shall update and enhance constantly his professional knowledge and skills through assiduous
research and study, and meaningful participation in continuing education programs and seminars conducted or authorized by the
Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers or educational institutions supervised by the State.
Rule 4. The ethical principle governing the mechanical engineer applies equally to partnerships, firms and entities organized and
existing for the practice of mechanical engineering.
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RELATIONS WITH THE STATE

Rule 5. The mechanical engineer shall honor and respect the supreme authority of the State, the Rule of Law, the primacy
of the general welfare, the fundamental rights of persons, and the obligations and privileges of citizens recognized and
guaranteed by the Constitution of the Philippines.
Rule 6. He shall cooperate fully with the State in the pursuit of national development plans and programs, the inviolability
of national security, the promotion of peace, and the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust, criminal or unlawful acts
and omissions.
Rule 7. He shall be ready to render the services needed for the adequate and orderly development of the resources of the
country, and to offer his mechanical devices and inventions essential or necessary for national defense.
Rule 8. In a national emergency, he shall offer his professional knowledge, skill and experience in the service of the State.
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RELATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY

Rule 9. The mechanical engineer shall be well-informed of the latest technological progress in his own line of
work. He shall encourage and require the use, or application of standard mechanical equipment, machinery, or
processes for safety, economy and efficiency.
Rule 10. Whenever he designs a mechanical equipment, machinery or process, or prepares the layout of a project, he
must apply an adequate factor of safety, and provide for the necessary leeway for proper operating and maintenance
conditions.
Rule 11. When he discovers faulty or unsafe devices, equipment, or machinery in any place, work or plant, he shall
without delay, give notice thereof to the proper authority, public or private, for the immediate and effective correction,
regardless of whether or not he is responsible for said place, work or plant.
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RELATIONS WITH LABOR

Rule 12. The mechanical engineer shall recognize labor as one of the major resources of our country. He
must acknowledge that a working man is not a mechanical robot but a human being.

Rule 13. He shall be familiar with the State policies on Labor and Social Justice, as well as labor and social
legislation and shall observe faithfully these policies and laws in his dealings with labor in general, and
with his workmen in particular.

Rule 14. He shall strive to improve the skills of his workmen, pay them a fair living wage, and instruct
them on how to prevent accidents in their place of work.
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RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS AND EMPLOYERS

Rule 15. The mechanical engineer shall observe punctuality in his appointments, perform honestly and in
good faith his contractual obligation and his duties and obligations to his client or employer, and observe
fair dealing in his relations with his clients and employers.

Rule 16. He shall treat with confidentiality any information obtained by him as to the business affairs and
technical methods or processes of a client or employer.

Rule 17. He shall inform his client or employer of his business connections, interests, or affiliations which
may influence his judgment, or impair the quality or character of his services.
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Rule 18. The mechanical engineer is entitled to a just and fair compensation for his services. In the computation of such
compensation, the period of time consumed, his knowledge, skill, experience, and reputation, and the depreciation of
instruments and materials used, shall be considered and accorded such weight as is just and reasonable.

Rule 19. He shall accept compensation, financial or otherwise, for his services from his client or employer only. He may
agree to, or receive compensation from any other source only with the full knowledge and consent of all parties
concerned.

Rule 20. The mechanical engineer shall be completely above suspicion or reproach in his relation with his clients or
employers, avoiding the remotest reference or relation to any secret or questionable agreement on commissions or other
financial considerations promised by or received from any person or entity other than his client or employer.
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RELATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES AND ASSOCIATES

Rule 21. To thane own self be true and thou cannot be false to any man - expresses the duty which a mechanical engineer owes to
himself and to others.

Rule 22. The mechanical engineer shall use only fair means to gain professional advancement. In the pursuit thereof he shall not
injure the work or employment opportunities of others or use any improper or questionable method of soliciting employment or
clientele.

Rule 23. He shall refrain from association with, or allowing the use of his name by, any person or entity of questionable reputation.

Rule 24. He shall provide the opportunity and the means to improve and advance the knowledge, skills, and experience of his
colleagues and associates.

Rule 25. He shall define clearly the line of authority and scope of responsibility of his associates and assistants. Orders, or the recall
thereof, shall be issued through proper channels.
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Rule 26. He shall be receptive to new ideas and suggestions from others, and ready to recognize, encourage, and accredit
the authors thereof. Suggestions from colleagues and associates shall be given more careful attention.

Rule 27. He shall use tact and discretion in dealing with his colleagues and associates, but not at the sacrifice of firmness.
He shall work out difficult problems with courage and serenity.

Rule 28. Careful selection of understudies shall be a guiding principle, and preference shall be given to those with
adequate engineering education.

Rule 29. He shall not expect others to face danger that he himself will not face. He shall observe at all times safety
requirements for the protection of all concerned.

Rule 30. The mechanical engineer shall actively support the duly accredited association with the end in view of
enhancing the practice of the profession and discharging his public responsibilities as professional.
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PENAL PROVISIONS

Rule 31. Violation of any provision of this code, which causes damage or injury to another, shall be punishable by a
fine of not more than Two hundred Pesos (P200.00), or an imprisonment for not more than (2)months, or both, at the
discretion of the Court.

Rule 32. Violation of any provision of this Code shall likewise constitute unethical, unprofessional and dishonorable
conduct, and shall be dealt with under the provisions of Sec. 42 of the Mechanical Engineering Act, R.A. No. 8495.

EFFECTIVITY

Rule 33. This Code shall take effect after approval by the Professional Regulation Commission and after fifteen (15)
days following its publication in the Official Gazette.
 We need to know this things and practice it as we are to become a good mechanical engineer
someday. The good morals in the field of mechanical engineering. The fines or money that you are going
to pay for when you are doing bad or morally bad things as an mechanical engineer plus you will receive
punishments and can get your license revoke. you need to know all the ethics related to every aspects that
are presented whether related with states, community, labor, clients and employers, and relations with
colleagues and associates. You must honor the great things that mechanical engineers have done to be a
successful in there profession and as we become one you need to not tarnish the good name. Be morally
good when acting or doing your work as a mechanical engineer. Practice good ethics and right conduct
and you will be a great person and a great mechanical engineer.
 ME543:
ME LAWS, CONTRACTS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ETHICS