The Sanitary Engineer in the performance of his duties, delas with clients, the general public and his fellow engineers. His conduct must be guided by set of principles designed to uphold the integrity and the dignity if the profession. Thus a Sanitary Engineer:
- Shall discharge his duties faithfully, efficiently with fairness and impartially to all for the benefit of God, his country, his fellowmen and lastly to himself.
- Shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession, maintain an honest reputation, broaden public knowledge and appreciation to sanitary and environmental engineering, its achievements and accomplishments.
- Shall oppose any false and exaggerated statement not based on facts regarding engineering achievements, nor shall express and opinion on engineering subject unless it is founded on adequate knowledge and conviction on his part.
- Shall act for his client or his employer in a professional manner as faithful agent or trustee and instances wherein his judgment his client’s decision may defer from his own. Shall explain all the possible consequences.
- Shall accept renumeration and compensation only form his client and payor are of different personalities. Shall informed all parties concerned.
- Shall respect the opinion and work of another engineer for the same client and shall not review the same without informing such engineer or unless the relationship of the engineer and the client has terminated.
- Shall maintain friendly relationship with his fellow engineers, and shall not directly injure the business reputation or employment position of another engineer.
- Shall maintain fair play when competing for a job by not taking advantage of his salaried position or exerting undue influence to offer, solicit and accept compensation for the purpose of effecting negotiations for a professional engagement.
- Shall advise his employer or client that the engagement of professional services should not be based purely on monetary considerations.
- Shall avoid self-laudation in advertisement and make false statements with respects to his qualifications and experience.