THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

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, and striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession

THE 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 the areas of their competence

Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of those engineers under their supervision

Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest

Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others

Engineers shall associate only with reputable persons or organizations.

Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner