Ethics by S.Arunachalam A.P./E.E.E St.

Joseph's
Chennai

Roles & Limitations

CODE OF ETHICS
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Chennai

National Society of Professional Engineers

CODE OF ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS

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FUNDAMENTAL CANONS

• Hold paramount the safety, health and

welfare of the public in the performance
Engineers in of their professional duties.
• Perform service only in areas of
fulfillment competence.
of their • Issue public statements only in an
objective and truthful manner.
professional • Act in professional matters for each
employer or client as faithful agents or
duties, trustees.
shall: • Avoid deceptive acts in the solicitation of
professional employment
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ROLES OF CODES
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ROLES OF CODES

Inspiration Deterrence
Support
and guidance and Discipline

Education and Contribution

Protecting the
Mutual to profession’s
status quo
Understanding public image

Promoting
Business
interests
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LIMITATION OF CODES
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LIMITATIONS OF CODES

Codes are restricted to general and vague wording.

Code is not applicable in every instance.

Different entries in codes come in conflict with each

other.

Cannot serve as final authority for professional conduct.

Existence of separate codes for different professional

engineering societies.