Ala. Admin. Code r. 330-X-14-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 330-X-14-.01 - Preamble

(1) In order to meet the intent of the Code of Ala. 1975, Title 34, Chapter 11, to safeguard the health, life, safety, welfare and property of the public and to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skills, and practice in the professions of engineering and land surveying, the following Rules of Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics) are promulgated in accordance with Section 34-11-35, Code of Ala. 1975 and shall be binding upon (a) every person holding a license as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor, (b) every certified engineer intern and land surveyor intern and (c) holders of certificates of authorization.

(2) All persons licensed or certified under the provisions of Chapter 11, Title 34, Code of Ala. 1975 and prior Code, are charged with having knowledge of the existence of the Rules of Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics), Rules 330-X-14-.02 through 330-X-14-.07, and shall be deemed to be familiar with their several provisions and to understand them. Such knowledge shall encompass the understanding that the practice of engineering or land surveying is a privilege, as opposed to a right, and the licensee or intern shall be forthright and candid in his or her statements or written response to the Board or its representatives on matters pertaining to professional conduct.

(3) Where applicable, the singular use of the words "engineer or land surveyor" used in the five Rules of Professional Conduct (Canons) shall also include holders of certificates of authorization.

(4) Licensees, in the performance of their services for clients, employers, and customers, shall be cognizant that their first and foremost responsibility is to the public health, safety and welfare.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 330-X-14-.01

Filed September 22, 1982. Amended: Filed November 14, 1984; September 15, 1987. Amended: Filed September 13, 1994; effective October 18, 1994. Amended: Filed September 23, 1998; effective October 28, 1998. Amended: Filed June 22, 2012; effective July 27, 2012.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2018, eff. 12/31/2018.

Authors: Rick Huett (Executive Director), Bonnie Kelly and Griffin Pritchard, Alabama State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-11-35.