CODE
OF ETHICS
Honesty,
justice, and courtesy form a moral philosophy which, associated
with mutual interest among people constitutes the foundation
of ethics. Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
recognizes that such a standard requires not impassive
observance, but as a set of dynamic principles guiding our
conduct and services that we provide. It is our duty to practice
our profession according to this Code of Ethics.
As
the keystone of professional conduct is integrity, Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
will strive to consistently discharge our duties with fidelity
to the public, our clients, and with fairness and impartiality
to all. Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
will uphold the honor and dignity of our profession and avoid
association with any enterprise of questionable character, or
apparent conflict of interest.
Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
as a professional organization will make statements only when
they are based on facts supported by a rating or by research
performed by a recognized professional source.
Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
as a professional organization (and all associated
Raters and affiliated organizations) will always act in good
faith towards each client. A disclosure form indicating any
connection to any energy efficiency products or services besides
ratings will be provided to the client as requested by the client.
Utah Energy
Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
(and all associated Raters and affiliated organizations) will
not allow an interest in any business or enterprise to affect
the quality or results of a rating that is performed.
Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
as a professional organization (and all associated Raters and
affiliated organizations) will recommend to the client that
the client obtain more than one bid prior to selecting any contractor
to provide any of the recommended improvements associated with
the rating.
Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
as
a professional organization (and all associated Raters and affiliated
organizations) will not disclose any information concerning
the results of a rating without the written approval of the
client or their representative with the exception of information
on energy consumption for the purposes of monitoring and evaluation.
Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
as a professional organization (and all associated Raters and
affiliated organizations) will not accept nor offer commissions
nor allowances directly from or to other parties dealing with
their client in connection with work for which Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
is responsible without the written approval of the client or
their representatives.
Utah
Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
(and all associated Raters and affiliated organizations) shall
make every effort to uphold, maintain and improve the professional
integrity, reputation and practice of the organization and its
certified Raters.
