Board of Ethical Review Cases
The following constitute all published opinions of the NSPE Board of Ethical Review. Opinions issued by the NSPE Board of Ethical review prior to 1980 are provided solely for historic purposes and may no longer be valid because of changes to the NSPE Code of Ethics as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
NSPE Code of Ethics References:
Subjects:
Public Statements and Criticism
Unethical Practice by Others
Case 94-8: Competence To Perform Foundation Design
Subjects:
Competence
Duty to the Public
Plans/Specifications
Qualifications for Work
Signing Plans/Documents
Case 73-2: Classified Advertisement Contract Work
Case 81-6: Grievance Procedure
Subjects:
Conflict of Interest
Faithful Agents and Trustees
Liability
Professional Responsibility
Subjects:
Advertising
Associating with Others
Firm Name
Political Contributions, Gifts, Commissions
Self-Promotion
Subjects:
Advertising
Conflict of Interest
Self-Promotion
Case 64-1: Registration Seal-Use in Advertisement
Case 79-10: Taking Over Clients of Former Employer
NSPE Code of Ethics References:
NSPE Code of Ethics References:
Subjects:
Liability
Professional Responsibility