Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1630

inspectors.

A. In order to safeguard the public health and well-being and

to maintain integrity and high standards of skills, practice and

conduct in the occupation of welding inspection, the certified

welding inspector shall be cognizant of the principles provided in

this section and the scope to which they apply with the

understanding that any unauthorized practice is subject to the

Committee's review and may result in suspension or revocation of

certification.

B. The welding inspector shall act with complete integrity in

professional matters and be forthright and candid to the

representatives on matters pertaining to this act.

C. The welding inspector shall preserve the health and well-

being of the public by performing the duties required of welding

inspectors in a conscientious and impartial manner to the full

extent of his moral and civic responsibilities and qualifications.

Accordingly, the welding inspector shall:

1. Undertake and perform assignments only when qualified by

training, experience and capability; and

2. Be completely objective, thorough and factual in any written

report, statement or testimony of the work and include all relevant

or pertinent information in such communiques or testimonials.

D. With regard to public statements, the welding inspector

shall:

1. Issue no statements, criticisms or arguments on weld

inspection matters connected with public policy which are inspired

or paid for by one or more interested parties without first

identifying the party and speaker, and disclosing any possible

pecuniary interest; and

2. Publicly express no opinion on a weld inspection subject

unless it is founded upon an adequate knowledge of the facts in

issue, upon a background of technical competence pertinent to the

subject, and upon honest conviction of the accuracy and propriety of

the statement.

E. With regard to conflicts of interest, the welding inspector

shall:

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1. Conscientiously avoid conflict of interest with his client

and shall disclose any business association, interests or

circumstances that might be so considered;

2. Not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more

than one party for services on the same project, or for services

pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully

disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties or their

authorized agents;

3. Not solicit or accept gratuities, directly or indirectly,

from one or more parties dealing with the client or employer in

connection with the welding inspector's work; and

4. Neither inspect, review nor approve any work on behalf of

one or more parties, while serving in the capacity of an elected,

retained or employed public official.

F. With regard to solicitation of employment, the welding

inspector shall:

1. Neither pay, solicit nor offer, directly or indirectly, any

bribe or commission for professional employment with the exception

of the usual commission or fees required; and

2. Neither falsify, exaggerate nor indulge in the

misrepresentation of personal academic and professional

qualifications, past assignments, accomplishments and

responsibilities, or those of his associates.