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Guideline: NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers

## Preamble Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct. ## I. Fundamental Canons Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall: 1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. 2. Perform services only in areas of their competence. 3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. 4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. 5. Avoid deceptive acts. 6. Conduct themselves h...

Proethica-Intermediate Ontology 29 annotations

Concept	Text Match	Method	Confidence	Status
Competence The combination of technical knowledge, professional skills, and sound judgment necessary to perform...	"Express opinions based on facts and competence" Validated: This requires opinions to be based on competence - the technical knowledge necessary for sound professional judgment	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Competence The combination of technical knowledge, professional skills, and sound judgment necessary to perform...	"Perform services only in areas of their competence" Validated: This directly addresses competence - the technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform engineering services safely and effectively	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Competence The combination of technical knowledge, professional skills, and sound judgment necessary to perform...	"Accept only qualified assignments" Validated: Accepting only qualified assignments relates to competence - having the necessary knowledge and skills for the task	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Confidentiality The ethical obligation to protect sensitive information entrusted by clients, employers, or colleagu...	"Do not disclose client/employer information without consent or legal obligation" Validated: This directly addresses confidentiality - the obligation to protect sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Confidentiality The ethical obligation to protect sensitive information entrusted by clients, employers, or colleagu...	"Engineers shall maintain confidentiality" Validated: This directly states the obligation of confidentiality	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Confidentiality The ethical obligation to protect sensitive information entrusted by clients, employers, or colleagu...	"Do not share confidential information without consent" Validated: This explicitly describes maintaining confidentiality by protecting sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Ethical Conduct The observable behavior and actions of an engineer that align with professional ethical standards, c...	"Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully" Validated: This directly describes ethical conduct - behavior that aligns with professional ethical standards and moral principles	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Ethical Principle A fundamental moral rule or standard that guides ethical reasoning and decision-making in engineerin...	"Engineers shall be guided by honesty and integrity" Validated: Honesty and integrity are fundamental ethical principles that guide engineering practice	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	95%	approved 09/01 22:41
Ethical Principle A fundamental moral rule or standard that guides ethical reasoning and decision-making in engineerin...	"Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct" Validated: This explicitly mentions 'highest principles of ethical conduct' which are fundamental moral standards guiding engineering practice	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	95%	approved 09/01 22:41
Ethical Principle A fundamental moral rule or standard that guides ethical reasoning and decision-making in engineerin...	"the services provided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity" Validated: These are fundamental ethical principles that guide engineering practice	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Legal Requirement A mandatory obligation established by law, regulation, or legally binding standard that engineers mu...	"Follow registration laws" Validated: Registration laws are legal requirements that engineers must satisfy in their professional practice	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Legal Requirement A mandatory obligation established by law, regulation, or legally binding standard that engineers mu...	"without consent or legal obligation" Validated: Legal obligation refers to mandatory requirements established by law that engineers must satisfy	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Loyalty The professional duty to act in faithful support of legitimate interests of one's employer, clients,...	"Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees" Validated: Acting as faithful agents or trustees demonstrates loyalty - the professional duty to act in faithful support of legitimate interests	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Objectivity The professional commitment to making engineering judgments based on factual evidence, technical mer...	"Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner" Validated: Requiring objective statements directly relates to objectivity - making judgments based on factual evidence and unbiased analysis	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	95%	approved 09/01 22:41
Objectivity The professional commitment to making engineering judgments based on factual evidence, technical mer...	"Be objective and include all pertinent facts in statements or testimony" Validated: This explicitly requires objectivity - making judgments based on factual evidence rather than personal interests	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Obligation An information content entity expressing required actions or behaviors in professional contexts. Thi...	"Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:" Validated: The fundamental canons represent obligations - required actions or behaviors in professional contexts	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Obligation An information content entity expressing required actions or behaviors in professional contexts. Thi...	"Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior" Validated: Standards of professional behavior represent obligations that engineers must fulfill	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	85%	approved 09/01 22:41
Professional Capability The combination of technical competence, ethical judgment, and practical skills necessary for respon...	"Commit to ongoing professional development" Validated: Ongoing professional development relates to maintaining and enhancing professional capability	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	80%	approved 09/01 22:41
Professional Role	"As members of this profession, engineers" Validated: Engineers are described as members of a profession, which directly corresponds to having a professional role	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Public Health	"Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public" Validated: This directly references public health as a paramount concern for engineers	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Public Safety	"Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public" Validated: This directly references public safety as a paramount concern for engineers	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Public Welfare	"Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public" Validated: This directly references public welfare as a paramount concern for engineers	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Respect	"Treat all individuals with fairness and respect" Validated: This directly requires respect in professional interactions	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Sustainability	"Support sustainability" Validated: This directly mentions sustainability as a professional obligation	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Truthfulness	"Avoid deceptive acts" Validated: Avoiding deceptive acts is fundamentally about maintaining truthfulness	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Truthfulness	"Advertise truthfully" Validated: This explicitly requires truthfulness in advertising and professional communications	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41
Truthfulness	"Do not misrepresent qualifications or responsibilities" Validated: Not misrepresenting qualifications is fundamentally about maintaining truthfulness	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	90%	approved 09/01 22:41
Truthfulness	"Admit and correct errors" Validated: Admitting and correcting errors demonstrates truthfulness and honest professional conduct	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	85%	approved 09/01 22:41
Truthfulness	"Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner" Validated: This explicitly requires truthfulness in public statements	simplified_llm claude-sonnet	100%	approved 09/01 22:41

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