For informational purposes only, here is a translation of the Code of Ethics of the CICF Federation

The Members of the Chamber of Engineering and Consultancy of France (CICF), in the exercise of their profession the moral obligations,  are committed to respecting the code of ethics of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC):

To be completely efficient, the Consulting Engineer must receive a fair fee and:
  1. Accept responsibility for the profession with respect to Society.
  2. Research solutions which are in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.
  3. Always preserve the dignity, honorability and reputation of the profession.
  4. Maintain their knowledge and skills at a level on a par with developments in technology, the law and business conduct, applying the skill, attention and diligence required in the services rendered to the client.
  5. Refrain from providing services for which they do not have the required skills.
  6. In all circumstances, act in the legitimate interests of the client, providing and accomplishing professional missions with dignity and loyalty.
  7. When providing a professional opinion of a judgement or a decision, to do so with impartiality.
  8. Inform the client of any conflict of interests which could occur in the execution of a task.
  9. Accept no payment which could influence the independence of advice given.
  10. Promote the concept of selection by ability.
  11. Never damage the reputation or the work of others by intention or through negligence.
  12. Compete with colleagues only in a loyal manner.
  13. Take up the work of a colleague only upon the explicit request of the client.
  14. When faced with a request to revise the work of a colleague, to behave with a proper and seemly professional conduct.