Code Violations with Safety Implications (adapted from NSPE Case No. 89-7)

Educational Resource
Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

An engineer discovers deficiencies in a building's structural integrity, and it would breach client confidentiality to report them to a third party.

Keywords:
Public Health and Safety, Engineer/Client Relationships, Confidentiality, Workplace Ethics, Safety
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/professional-ethics-engineering-practice-discussion-cases-based-nspe-ber-cases/code
    • Notes:

    Open-ended scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/r1en-rk67