Question

1 is 1 civil and structural engineer who is hired to do engineering inspection for a he original House Owner C was not satisfied that the building was safe due racks of basement wall. He recommended that Buyer B, who had made an offer to purchase the house depending on a satisfactory inspection, hire Engineer A to inspect the foundation of the house. Upon visual inspection, Engineer A determines that the house was in average structural condition for its age and construction type, was not in imminent danger of collapse, but that some improvements could have been made in connection with earlier renovations to the property. However, Engineer A observes that the moisture levels in the basement were excessive, there is evidence of mold and fungus, and recent repairs exhibiting drainage and moisture insulation problems need to be addressed. Buyer B and House Inspector B were present at the time of Engineer A's site visit. Engineer A presents several options for remedying the moisture issue, which in Engineer A's opinion would have a positive impact on the structure. However, the discussion shifts away from the structural conditions and toward health issues related to the home (e.g., respiratory issues, black mold asthma). Finally, Engineer A offered to fix the house humidity problem, and he would inform House Owner C that the house needs structural rapier to reduce House final price Hint Answer the following question considering what are Engineer A's obligations in this case? Answer the following question 1- What is the ethical dilemma in this case? (7 POINTS) 2- What are the ethical issues involved in this case? - Write two issues (16 POINTS) 3- (Ethical Framework): (20 POINTS) What Engineer A should do in this case based on NSPE code of ethics?-Use two Canons, and two related Rules of Practice from Section II of the NSPE code of ethics. 4- (Moral Framework): (20 POINTS) What Engineer A should do in this case based on Moral theories and beliefs (apply Virtue Ethics, Use Duty and Rights Ethics)? 5- (Preventive Ethics): 7 POINTS) What could be an UNETHICAL or IMMROAL behavior in this case (Choose one)?

Answer 1

The ethical dilemma: - The engineer A is in a situation whether to focus on the structural safety aspects of the building or the health issues resulting from mold and fungus present in the basement due to excessive moisture . 2) The following ethical issues are involved in this case: - a) Public health issue arising from executive moisture level in the basement which has to be primary addressed by the engineer so as to be normally harmful and honest . b) The structural safety of the building also how to be given importance by the engineer and he has to given the correct opinion regarding that . 3) Based on the fundamental canons of N S P E code of ethics, the engineer a has to be based necessary achieves . a) As a structural engineer, he should suggest approximate remaining measures so as to