a$.$ Engineer $1$: The new building was constructed by BTC$,$ but it was constructed according to

different specifications than those approved by the municipality $($e$.$g$.,$ using a different

engineering design$).$ The manager of BTC informed Engineer $1$ that the building was

constructed using different engineering documents than those approved by the municipality

with a lower level of safety and some design errors. A manager of BTC requests that Engineer

$1$ approve the building, and Engineer $1$ may receive a commission from the company in the

form of advance training in certain design software.

b$.$ Engineer $2$: The electrical lighting system $($ELS$)$ of the building was not installed according to

the technical standards of the municipality. Although Engineer $2$ is an electrical engineer, he is

not specialized in this particular technical standard, despite it being an electrical engineering

standard. Engineer $2$ is considering approval of the electrical system despite the violation of

the municipality's code as there are no major issues with it$.$ On the other hand, approving this

electrical system might be regarded as an act of deception in accordance with the municipal

code of conduct.

c$.$ Engineer $3$: During the inspection of the air$-$conditioning system $($AC$),$ it was found that the

safety short$-$circuit was missing. This problem may result in the AC system overheating and

resulting in the electrical wiring being burned out. BTC$\text{'}$s manager, however, requested that

Engineer $3$ not report the air conditioning system, as it is a new system with low safety risks.

Failure to report an issue with the fire system would be a violation of civil defense laws.

Engineer $3$ offered to work with BTC to resolve the AC problem.

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Based on the comments of these engineers, answer the following questions. Buildings should be

approved by the three engineers in accordance with the technical regulations of the

municipality and the government.

ENGINEERING ETHICS CASE STUDY $-$ Answer Form

For three engineers, what is the ethical dilemma in this case?