IIBEC | Adopted July 17, 2001 | Revised March 28, 2006 | Revised September 19, 2015 | Revised September 24, 2022
By payment of membership and/or credential dues with IIBEC, the member and/or credentialed individual understands and acknowledges that they will abide by the IIBEC Code of Ethics; failure to do so may subject them to disciplinary proceedings and sanctions.
The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and competence. The standards contained in this Code of Ethics (Code) are statements of ethical principles by which the professional conduct and obligations of all IIBEC members and registrants shall be guided.
Under the IIBEC Bylaws, all IIBEC members and registrants are required to comply with the Code of Ethics and to report any observed violations. Adherence to this Code must be above reproach and beyond the influence of competing interests. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest shall be avoided.
The standards contained in this Code of Ethics are statements of ethical principles having broad applicability to members and registrants of IIBEC. Members and registrants of IIBEC shall recognize that their profession and their practice may be governed by various laws (federal, state, provincial, local, or otherwise) and regulations regarding professional registration and the conduct of trade. It is their responsibility, therefore, to be familiar with those laws and regulations and to conduct themselves accordingly.
This Code is not intended to define the Standard of Care a member or registrant is required to meet and shall not be used as a reference or part of a civil action against a member or registrant.
Members and registrants shall maintain and further their knowledge of the profession in which they practice and shall maintain the utmost standard of professional judgment and conduct. Members and registrants shall conduct themselves and their practice honestly and impartially, serving with integrity the organization (IIBEC), other members, their clients, employers, and the public.
IIBEC does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, racism, violence, retaliation, and other disrespectful or inappropriate behavior. Members and registrants shall conduct themselves with integrity, in a professional manner and treat everyone with respect and dignity, including those with differences including but not limited to gender, gender identity, race, color, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, veteran status, religion, or other legally protected characteristics.
IIBEC members and registrants are committed to diversity and inclusion and shall value and embrace diversity in the profession and participation in IIBEC programs and activities.
Members and registrants of IIBEC, int he performance of their duties, shall:
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