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Duty to the Public Public Statements and Criticism Advertising Associating with Others Firm Name Misrepresentation/Omission of Facts Professional Reports, Statements, Testimony Duty to Disclose Self-Promotion Unethical Practice by Others | Find Similar

Should Engineer M challenge the validity of Firm DBA’s report?
Should Engineer M raise any concerns with the City, as the client, and, if so, how?
Are Firm DBA’s actions ethical? Even though Firm DBA is not providing engineering services, are they required to abide by NSPE’s Code of Ethics?

Engineer M should challenge the validity of Firm DBA’s report as Firm DBA did not abide by the Code in a number of instances.
Engineer M should first confer with Firm DBA to correct all discrepancies in the report. If no agreement can be made going forward, Engineer M should confer with the City to outline the ethical obligations. Engineer M should also consider any obligations they may have to report to the state licensure board.
The actions of Firm DBA are not ethical under the Code as the services provided were under the supervision and ownership of licensed professional engineers.

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