NSPE-Code-Section-2
Rs · Resource
Individual
http://proethica.org/ontology/case/160#NSPE-Code-Section-2
Properties
Instance of
Confidence
0.95
Created by
National Society of Professional Engineers
Document title
NSPE Code of Ethics – Section 2: Public Safety, Health, and Welfare Paramount Duty
Importance
high
Used by
Engineers of Company B; Board of Ethical Review
Used in context
Cited as requiring engineers to point out consequences of proceeding under unsafe plans and to notify proper authority of conditions endangering public safety
Version
Historical (no longer in current Code)
Source Evidence
Source text
They also met the requirements of Section 2 in pointing out the consequences to be expected from proceeding under the original plans and specifications.
Text references
Section 2- 'The Engineer will have proper regard for the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of his professional duties. If his engineering judgment is overruled by non-technical authority, he will clearly point out the consequences. He will notify the proper authority of any observed conditions which endanger public safety and health.'
They also met the requirements of Section 2 in pointing out the consequences to be expected from proceeding under the original plans and specifications.
TTL
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Metadata
Extraction details
Discovered in case
160
Discovered in pass
1
Discovered in section
discussion
First discovered
2026-03-02T14:25:52.616593+00:00
First case
160
Generated
2026-03-02T14:25:52.616593+00:00
Attributed to
Case 160 Extraction
Generated
2026-03-02T14:53:00.988617
Generated by
ProEthica Case 160 Extraction