The Engineering Code of Ethics


Fundamental Principles

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
  1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
  2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients;
  3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and
  4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.


Fundamental Canons

  1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
  2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
  3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in a subjective and truthful manner.
  4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
  5. Engineers shall build their professioal reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
  6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession.
  7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.
-- courtesy of ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers, UC Berkeley Chapter
335 Davis Hall
asce@server.berkeley.edu
Last rev: Saturday, 08 April 1995