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American Society Of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Code of Ethics Preamble
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honour, and dignity of the engineering profession by:
- Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment.
- Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers, and clients.
- Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession.
- Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public and strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties.
Perform services only in areas of their competence.
Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
Avoid deceptive acts.
Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
Guidelines to Practice Under the Fundamental Canons of Ethics
Canon 1 - Hold Paramount the Safety, Health, and Welfare of the Public
a. If engineers’ judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or property, they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate.
b. Engineers shall approve only those engineering documents that are in conformity with applicable standards.
c. Engineers shall not reveal facts, data, or information without the prior consent of the client or employer except as authorized or required by law or this Code.
d. Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in business ventures with any person or firm that they believe is engaged in fraudulent or dishonest enterprise.
e. Engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of engineering by a person or firm.
f. Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall report it to appropriate professional bodies and, when relevant, also to public authorities and cooperate with those bodies in furnishing information or assistance as may be required.
Canon 2 - Perform Services Only in Areas of Competence
a. Engineers shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved.
b. Engineers shall not affix their signatures to any plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence, nor to any plan or document not prepared under their direction and control.
c. Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for coordination of an entire project, provided that each technical segment is signed and sealed by the qualified engineers who prepared the segment.
Canon 3 - Issue Public Statements in an Objective and Truthful Manner
a. Engineers shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or testimony. They shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports, statements, or testimony, which should bear the date indicating when it was current.
b. Engineers may express publicly technical opinions that are founded upon knowledge of the facts and competence in the subject matter.
c. Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on engineering matters that are inspired or paid for by interested parties unless they have prefaced their comments by explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf they are speaking and revealing the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters.
Canon 4 - Act as Faithful Agents or Trustees
a. Engineers shall avoid conflicts of interest.
b. Engineers shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest that could influence or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services.
c. 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 the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties.
d. Engineers shall not solicit or accept gratuities, directly or indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other parties in connection with work for employers or clients.
e. Engineers shall not solicit contracts from governmental bodies on which a principal or officer of their organization serves as a member.
Canon 5 - Avoid Deceptive Acts
a. Engineers shall not falsify their qualifications or permit misrepresentation of their or their associates’ qualifications. They shall not misrepresent or exaggerate their responsibility in, or for, the subject matter of prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees, associates, joint ventures, or past accomplishments, with the intent and purpose of enhancing their qualifications and their work.
b. 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 as having the effect of intent to influence the awarding of a contract. They shall not offer any gift or other valuable consideration in order to secure work. They shall not pay a commission, percentage, or brokerage fee in order to secure work, except to a bona fide employee or established commercial or marketing agencies retained by them.
Canon 6 - Conduct Themselves Honorably, Responsibly, Ethically, and Lawfully
a. Engineers shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption in all engineering or construction activities in which they are engaged.
b. Engineers shall be honest and impartial, and serve with fidelity the public, their employers, and clients.
c. Engineers shall report violations of the Code of Ethics to the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct, and they shall cooperate with said committee in furnishing such information or assistance as it may require.
This ASCE Code of Ethics is a comprehensive framework designed to guide civil engineers in their professional conduct, ensuring the highest ethical standards in safeguarding public welfare, environmental stewardship, and professional responsibility.
