American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and
dignity of the engineering profession by:
- using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of
human welfare;
- 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; and
- supporting the professional and technical societies of
their disciplines.
Fundamental Canons
- Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and
welfare of the public in the performance of their
professional duties.
- Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their
competence.
- Engineers shall issue public statements only in an
objective and truthful manner.
- Engineers shall act in professional matters for each
employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall
avoid conflicts of interest.
- Engineers shall build their professional reputation on
the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly
with others.
- Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and
enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering
profession.
- Engineers shall continue their professional development
throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for
the professional development of those engineers under their
supervision.
See the ASCE Guidelines for
Practice Under the Fundamental Canons of Ethics which give
more detailed guidance for following this code.
The American Society of Civil Engineers adopted THE
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES of the ABET Code of Ethics of Engineers
as accepted by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology, Inc. (ABET). (Adopted by the ASCE Board of
Direction action April 12-14, 1975)
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