Last updated: November 3, 2026
Electrical, instrumentation, control, and electronic systems shape the safety and well-being of the public. The people who design, install, operate, test, and maintain them hold a position of trust. This Code of Ethics sets out the standards of professional conduct that the American Society for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (“ASEEE”) expects of every certified professional, candidate, instructor, assessor, and approved training center.
By applying for or holding ASEEE certification, you agree to uphold this Code.
1. Safety and the Public Interest
- Hold the safety, health, and welfare of the public, coworkers, and yourself paramount in all professional activities.
- Follow applicable codes, standards, regulations, and site safety rules, and never knowingly compromise them.
- Stop work and raise concerns when conditions are unsafe, and support others who do the same.
- Report hazards, defects, and unsafe practices through appropriate channels.
- Consider the environmental consequences of your work and act to minimize harm.
2. Competence
- Perform only work for which you are qualified by training, experience, and, where required, authorization.
- Recognize the limits of your knowledge and seek guidance when a task exceeds them.
- Maintain and improve your competence throughout your career, including timely recertification.
- Stay informed about changes in technology, codes, and standards relevant to your work.
3. Honesty and Integrity
- Be truthful in all professional statements, reports, records, and test results.
- Never falsify, alter, or misrepresent data, inspection findings, calibration records, or test results.
- Represent your qualifications, certifications, and experience accurately.
- Do not alter, share, or misuse an ASEEE certificate or certificate ID.
- Conduct yourself honestly in assessments and do not assist others in misconduct.
4. Fairness and Respect
- Treat colleagues, clients, candidates, and the public with dignity and respect.
- Do not engage in discrimination, harassment, or intimidation of any kind.
- Give credit for the work of others and respect intellectual property.
- Support the development of less experienced colleagues through mentoring and sharing knowledge.
5. Responsibility to Employers and Clients
- Act as a faithful agent of your employer or client within the bounds of safety, law, and this Code.
- Disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest promptly.
- Do not accept bribes, kickbacks, or gifts that could influence your professional judgment.
- Protect confidential information unless disclosure is required by law or necessary to prevent harm.
6. Responsibilities of Instructors, Assessors, and Training Centers
- Deliver programs and assessments in accordance with ASEEE requirements and published criteria.
- Assess candidates impartially, based only on evidence of competence.
- Keep assessment materials secure and confidential.
- Maintain accurate records and never submit results that do not reflect actual performance.
- Declare conflicts of interest, such as assessing a close relative or a direct report, and step aside when appropriate.
- Represent the scope of ASEEE approval accurately in all marketing and communications.
7. Accountability
- Accept responsibility for your professional actions and decisions.
- Cooperate with ASEEE inquiries and investigations in good faith.
- Report credible evidence of serious breaches of this Code to ASEEE.
- Acknowledge errors openly and take prompt action to correct them and prevent recurrence.
- Do not retaliate against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
Reporting Concerns
Concerns about possible breaches of this Code may be reported to [email protected]. Reports are handled confidentially to the extent possible and in accordance with our Complaints & Appeals Policy.
Consequences of Breach
Breaches of this Code may result in actions including a written warning, a requirement for additional training or reassessment, suspension or revocation of certification, or withdrawal of training center approval, as described in our Certification Policy. Affected individuals and organizations have the right to respond and to appeal.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this page, please contact us:
American Society for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ASEEE)
Email: [email protected]