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CIBSE Code of Conduct

CIBSE requires high standards of its members. In particular, all are required to observe the following Code of Professional Conduct.

All members are required to order their conduct in accordance with this Code. Members engaged in work outside the United Kingdom shall comply as far as possible with this Code and with any established standards of conduct extant in that country.

Members shall:

At all times so order their conduct as to uphold the dignity and reputation of their profession and to safeguard the public interest in matters relevant to the art, science and practice of Building Services Engineering.
Exercise professional skill and judgement to the best of their ability and discharge their duties and responsibilities with fidelity.
Actively maintain, and where possible encourage others to maintain, their professional competence through systematic improvement and broadening of their knowledge and skill in accordance with Institution guidelines on Continuing Professional Development as published from time to time.
Disclose to their employer or client any significant interest in another company, firm or person carrying on any business which is connected with their employment.
Declare their position if faced with a conflict of interest when acting officially on behalf of the Institution.
Have due regard to the safety, health and welfare of themselves, colleagues and the general public.
Have due regard to environmental issues in carrying out their professional duties.
Seek to promote equal opportunities.

Members shall not:
Improperly offer or accept either directly or indirectly payment or other inducement to secure work or employment.
Undertake work for which they knowingly lack sufficient professional or technical competence or adequate resources to meet their obligations.
Knowingly misrepresent the views of the Institution.
Serve their own interests nor those of their employer or client when acting as an official representative of the Institution.

Made by the Council of the Institution in pursuance of By-law 39 on the 19th day of October 1995.

The CIBSE Code of Conduct and Royal Academy of Engineering Statement of Ethical Principles

The Royal Academy of Engineering and EC(uk) have produced a statement of ethical principles. This statement was produced through discussions with engineers from a number of different engineering institutions and with philosophers specialising in applied ethics. CIBSE was involved in the development of this statement which is intended to be a statement of the values and principles that guide engineering practice and the codes of practice published by the participating engineering institutions.

This Statement comprises four fundamental principles that sit alongside the CIBSE Code of Conduct and together should guide an engineer in achieving the high ideals of professional life.

Accuracy and Rigour
Honesty and Integrity
Respect for Life, Law and the Public Good
Responsible Leadership: Listening and Informing

These four principles express the beliefs and values of the engineering profession and are amplified in the Statement which can be downloaded here.

Making a Complaint against a member of CIBSE

The CIBSE Professional Practice Committee considers Disciplinary cases against CIBSE members. If you wish to make a complaint against a Member under the Code of Conduct please follow the guidance here.

Engaging a CIBSE member

CIBSE members operate in a highly professional manner governed by a Code of Conduct. When engaging a CIBSE member you should make clear what the job is and listen carefully to the advice given...more guidance here