This code was approved in 1977 and serves as the principle code of ethics for all engineers.
Ethics is a very important topic when it comes to practicing as a professional engineer.
States are now beginning to publish on the internet the lists of those in all professions who have been punished for negligence in their work. For example, see New York's Professional Misconduct and Discipline page. The Fundamental Canons Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.