NAESA International

Exemplar Code of Ethics

Certified Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors

Fundamental Principles

Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the inspecting profession by

1.       using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare

2.       being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers, and clients; and NAESA International

3.       striving to increase the competence, prestige, and integrity of the Inspecting profession

Fundamental Standards

1.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in accordance with the QEI-1 Standard in the performance of their professional duties.

2.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.

3.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of those inspectors under their supervision.

4.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest.

5.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall build their professional reputations on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.

6.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall associate only with reputable persons or organizations.

7.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall issue public statements and reports only in an objective, impartial, and truthful manner.

8.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors shall consider environmental impact in the performance of their professional duties.

9.       Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors accepting QEI Certification from NAESA International by this action agree to abide by NAESA International ‘s Policy on Ethics (ref. QEI-1 Appendices F and G) and procedures for its implementation and accept their duty to report any violations of this code.