DP2
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http://proethica.org/ontology/case/132#DP2
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Decision Point Id
DP2
Decision Question
When Client B has been verbally notified of the structural deficiency but may object to further regulatory escalation that could trigger costly remediation or liability, does Engineer A's faithful agent duty constrain the public safety escalation obligation?
Focus
The interaction between Engineer A's faithful agent duty to Client B and the public welfare paramount principle when Client B may prefer that Engineer A not escalate further to supervisory or alternative regulatory authorities
Option1
Inform Client B that written escalation to supervisory regulatory authorities is professionally required regardless of client preference, document that communication, and proceed with written notification to the county building official's supervisor and fire marshal while inviting Client B to participate constructively in the escalation process
Option2
Work collaboratively with Client B to pursue voluntary remediation — including engaging a structural engineer for a definitive evaluation and implementing the recommended bracing — before escalating to supervisory regulatory authorities, treating client collaboration as the preferred first path and regulatory escalation as a subsequent step if collaboration fails
Option3
Treat the faithful agent duty as requiring deference to Client B's preferences on further escalation given the non-imminent nature of the risk, limit further action to written documentation of the concern in Engineer A's own records, and advise Client B in writing of the structural risk and the recommendation to engage a structural engineer — without independently contacting supervisory regulatory authorities absent Client B's consent
Role Label
Engineer A Forensic Building Investigation Engineer
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2026-03-08 16:29
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ProEthica Case 132 Extraction