Ethics

AVIP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: I hereby agree to abide by the following and to: 

PROMOTE PROPER VAPOR INTRUSION PRINCIPLES 

  1. Advocate for the health, safety and welfare of the human community and future generations as being central to proper vapor intrusion practices
  2. Advocate for the protection of good vapor intrusion practices and the mitigation of harmful vapors, based on objective scientific and technical knowledge

  3. Advocate for quality stewardship, resilience and sustainability

DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY 

  1. Be honest and trustworthy, avoid misrepresentation or obfuscation, distinguish between fact and opinion, and state opinions which are honestly held
  2. Respect obligations of confidentiality and privacy
  3. Be objective, seek peer review and other quality assurance of work as appropriate, and accept as well as give honest and fair criticism when required
  4. Avoid or manage conflicts of interest, and make all relevant parties aware when there is such a conflict 

REPRESENT AND PROMOTE THE PROFESSION 

  1. Promote and provide leadership in the adoption of high standards of vapor intrusion and practices
  2. Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge about vapor intrusion practices and standards of professional competence
  3. Support others in their development as vapor intrusion practitioners

  4. Do not advertise or represent services, or those of another, in a manner that may discredit the profession.

PRACTICE COMPETENTLY 

  1. Provide services at an appropriate standard as required to achieve or foster optimal vapor intrusion outcomes
  2. Only practice and offer services in functional areas and specializations in which one is appropriately qualified, experienced and competent
  3. Comply with all applicable governing laws and statutory requirements, and actively discourage non-compliance by others
  4. Promote the involvement of all stakeholders and the community in decisions and processes that may have impact on proper vapor intrusion principles
  5. Respect the contribution of other professionals and collaborate in multi-disciplinary approaches
  6. Be diligent in practice, providing accurate, up-to date, objective, impartial and unbiased advice
  7. Acknowledge data and information sourced from others, and be accountable for data collected, analyses performed, and conclusions drawn, or plans developed as part of an assignment

  8. Continuously update and develop skills through relevant professional development as a basis for competent practice.
 

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