Reporting an Unsafe Building Defect
Easypublic safetyethics
An engineer inspecting a client's building finds a structural defect that endangers occupants. The client refuses to act. After informing the client in writing, the engineer should:
- AKeep it confidential under the client agreement
- BFix it personally without telling anyone
- CResign and say nothing further
- DReport it to the building authority
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Answer: D. Report it to the building authority
Rule: engineers must hold public safety paramount. How to read the figure: the engineer found a defect, told the client in writing, and the client refused to act. The next step is to report it to the building authority. Keeping it confidential, fixing it quietly, or resigning silently all leave the occupants at risk.
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