FEANI Code of Conduct

The FEANI Code of Conduct is additional to and does not take the place of any Code of Ethics to which the registrant might be subject in his own country.

All persons listed in the FEANI Register have the obligation to be conscious of the importance of science and technology for mankind and of their own social responsibilities when engaged in their professional activities.

They exercise their profession in accordance with the normal rules of good conduct of European societies, respecting particularly the professional rights and the dignity of all those with whom they work.

They thereby undertake to comply with and maintain the following code of ethics.

1 - Personal Ethics

The Engineer shall maintain his competence at the highest level, with a view to providing excellence of services in accordance with what is regarded as good practice in his profession and having regard to the laws of the country in which he is working.
His professional integrity and intellectual honesty shall be the guarantees of his impartiality of analysis, judgment and consequent decision.
He shall consider himself bound in conscience by any business confidentiality agreement into which he has freely entered.
He shall not accept any payment except those agreed with his relevant employer.
He shall display his commitment to the engineering profession by taking part in the activities of its Associations, notably those which promote the profession and contribute to the continuing training of their members.
He shall use only titles to which he has a right.

2 - Professional Ethics

The Engineer shall accept assignments only within the area of his competence.
Beyond this limit, he shall seek the collaboration of appropriate experts.
He is responsible for organising and executing his assignments.
He must obtain a clear definition of the services required of him. Executing his assignments, he shall take all necessary steps to overcome any difficulties encountered whilst ensuring the safety of persons and property.
He shall take remuneration corresponding to the service rendered and the responsibilities assumed.
He shall try to ensure that the remuneration of each be consonant with the service rendered and the responsibilities assumed.
He strives for a high level of technical achievement which will also contribute to and promote a healthy and agreeable environment for his fellowmen.

3 - Social Responsibility

The Engineer shall

• respect the personal rights of his superiors, colleagues and subordinates by taking due account of their requirements and aspirations, provided they conform to the laws and ethics of their professions,
• be conscious of nature, environment, safety and health and work to the benefit and welfare of mankind,
• provide the general public with clear information, only in his field of competence, to enable a proper understanding of technical matters of public interest,
• treat with the utmost respect the traditional and cultural values of the countries in which he exercises his profession.

N.B. : In this text, "he" and "his" are taken respectively for "he/she" and "his/her".