the eggp act
The engineering, Geological and
Geophysical professions act
Being Chapter E-11.1
Revised Statues ofAlberta, 2000
Printed April 2007
CODE OF ETHICS
(established pursuant to section 19(1)(j)of the
Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act)
Preamble
Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall recognize that professional ethics is founded upon integrity, competence, dignity and devotion to service. This concept shall guide their conduct at all times
Rules of Conduct
1 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall, in their areas of practice, hold paramount the health, safety and welfare of the public and have regard for the environment.
2 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall undertake only work that they are competent to perform by virtue of their training and experience.
3 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, fairness and objectivity in their professional activities.
4 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall comply with applicable statutes, regulations and bylaws in their professional practices.
5 Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists shall uphold and enhance the honour, dignity and reputation of their professions and thus the ability of the professions to serve the public interest.