Code Of Ethics For Civil Engineers

As members of this profession engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

Code of ethics for civil engineers. At its quarterly meeting oct. Members with an ethics question may call the asce ethics hotline at 800 548 2723 x6151. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Up to the code of ethics stipulated by the society while continuously seeking to enhance the social status of civil engineers.

Promulgated on may 7 1999 by the board. Asce has updated the primary document that guides and protects decisions made by civil engineers around the world. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment. Professional engineers act business and professions code sections 6700 6799 professional land surveyors act business and professions code sections 8700 8805 board rules title 16 california code of regulations sections 400 476 geologist and geophysicist act business and professions code section 7800 7887.

Civil engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor integrity and dignity of the civil engineering profession. Code of ethics1 fundamental principles2 engineers uphold and advance the integrity honor and dignity of the engineering profession by. To act for his clients in professional matters otherwise than as a faithful agent or trustee or to accept any remuneration other than his stated charges for services rendered his clients. Accordingly the services provided by engineers require honesty impartiality fairness and equity and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health safety and welfare.

Engineers shall not attempt to injure maliciously or falsely directly or indirectly the professional reputation prospects practice or employment of other engineers. Civil engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those civil engineers under their supervision. In particular members of the society shall take the initiative of professional dignity by observing this code of ethics. The code of ethics was most recently updated on october 26 2020.

Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to the proper authority for action. Code of ethics for engineers. It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent with honorable and dignified bearing for any registered civil engineer. Download a printable copy of the code of ethics.

Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public their employers and clients. To attempt to injure falsely or maliciously directly or indirectly the professional reputation prospects or business of another engineer. Canon 4 of the asce code of ethics states that engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees and canon 6 holds that engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor integrity and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery fraud and corruption.