A PE is directed to stamp drawings that omit required fire-exit width. The client says the occupancy is temporary. What is the correct action?
1. Identify the hazard
Reduced exit width endangers occupants regardless of duration.
2. Apply Canon I
Refuse to seal noncompliant documents. Inform the client in writing. If they proceed, notify the building official.
Answer: Refuse to seal; notify client, then authority if needed.
1.The engineer's foremost responsibility is to
2.If an employer overrules a safety judgment, the PE should first
3.Sealing a set of plans certifies that
4.An engineer may reveal confidential client data when
5.Whistleblowing is ethically justified when
6.Accepting a large gift from a vendor is
7.An engineer should not stamp work that is
8.If two codes conflict, the PE should follow
9.Professional liability insurance primarily covers
10.Continuing professional competency is required because