As a Professional Engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge
and skill to the advancement and betterment of human welfare.

I Pledge:

To give the utmost of performance;

To participate in none but honest enterprise;

To live and work according to the laws of man and
the highest standards of professional conduct;

To place service before profit, the honor and standing
of the progfession before personal advantage,
and the public welfare above all other considerations.

In humility and with need for Divine Guidance,
I make this pledge.

THE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING

The New York State Education Law, Title VIII, Article 145-- "Professional Engineering and Land Surveying" defines professional engineering, as well as the legal and illegal practice of engineering. The practice of engineering is defined as: "... performing professional service such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or supervision of construction or operation in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works, or projects wherein the safeguarding of life, health and property is concerned, when such service or work requires the application of engineering principles and data." It is unlawful for a person to use the title "Professional Engineer" or practice engineering unless licensed and registered with the New York State Education Department.

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