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Responsible Charge and Sealing Drawings
World: Engineering
Type: case_study
Created: 2025-04-07 16:02
Source: https://www.nspe.org/career-resources/ethics/responsible-charge-sealing-drawings
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Responsible Charge and Sealing Drawings This article addresses the ethical responsibilities of professional engineers regarding responsible charge and the sealing of engineering drawings. Key topics discussed include: Definition of "responsible charge" in engineering practice Ethical obligations when sealing or signing engineering documents Requirements for proper supervision of engineering work Professional responsibility for the accuracy and compliance of sealed documents Guidelines for determining when an engineer can ethically seal documents Definition of "responsible charge" in engineering practice Ethical obligations when sealing or signing engineering documents Requirements for proper supervision of engineering work Professional responsibility for the accuracy and compliance of sealed documents Guidelines for determining when an engineer can ethically seal documents The NSPE Code of Ethics requires that engineers shall: Perform services only in areas of their competence Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner Avoid deceptive acts in the solicitation of professional employment Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees Perform services only in areas of their competence Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner Avoid deceptive acts in the solicitation of professional employment Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees Engineers in responsible charge must maintain direct control and personal supervision over engineering work that bears their seal.