NSPE Code of Ethics
Rs · Resource
Individual
http://proethica.org/ontology/case/16#NSPE_Code_of_Ethics
Properties
Instance of
Confidence
0.99
Created by
National Society of Professional Engineers
Document title
NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers
Importance
high
Used by
BER in analyzing obligations of all engineers in the case
Used in context
Primary normative authority governing Engineer B's sealing obligations, Engineer Intern C's complicity, Engineer A's reporting duty, and Engineer R's obligations; multiple sections cited throughout the discussion
Version
Current
Source Evidence
Source text
Engineer B violated Section II.2. of the code because he affixed his signature and seal to documents prepared without his direction or control.
Text references
Engineer B violated Section II.2. of the code because he affixed his signature and seal to documents prepared without his direction or control.
Section I.1 of the Code, engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public
Section II.1.e, engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of engineering by a person or firm
Section II.1.f, engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall report thereon to appropriate professional bodies
Section III.7, engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to the proper authority for action
Section III.8.a, engineers shall conform with state licensure law
TTL
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"Section I.1 of the Code, engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public",
"Section II.1.e, engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of engineering by a person or firm",
"Section II.1.f, engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall report thereon to appropriate professional bodies",
"Section III.7, engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to the proper authority for action",
"Section III.8.a, engineers shall conform with state licensure law" ;
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Metadata
Extraction details
Discovered in case
16
Discovered in pass
1
Discovered in section
discussion
First discovered
2026-02-25T04:10:06.141722+00:00
First case
16
Generated
2026-02-25T04:10:06.141722+00:00
Attributed to
Case 16 Extraction
Generated
2026-02-25T12:12:21.732641
Generated by
ProEthica Case 16 Extraction