Preamble: The surveyor is to uphold the honor and dignity of the profession and in keeping with high standards of ethical conduct:

• Will be honest and impartial and serve with devotion his employer, clients, and the public.
• Will strive to increase the competence and prestige of the surveying profession.
• Will use his knowledge and skill for the advancement of human welfare.

1. The Surveyor shall act for each client or employer as a faithful agent or trustee.
2. The Surveyor will not accept remuneration other than his agreed charges for services rendered for his clients.
3. The Surveyor will not pay commissions in negotiating for surveying work, nor solicit work on a contingency basis.
4. The Surveyor will not attempt to supplant another surveyor after definite steps have been taken towards his employment.
5. The Surveyor will not compete unfairly with another surveyor by taking advantage of a salaried position.
6. The Surveyor will not advertise or make public statements in a self-laudatory manner.
7. The Surveyor will not attempt to injure the reputation, prospects or business of another surveyor.
8. The Surveyor will not engage in the review of the work of another surveyor for the same client, except with knowledge of said surveyor, unless such services have been terminated.
9. The Surveyor will not associate in the conduct of surveying with others who do not conform to the basic principles of this code.
10. The Surveyor will not engage in any practice which will tend to bring discredit or dishonor to the surveying profession.