A Chemical Engineer shall not complete, sign, or seal plans and specifications that are not in conformance with chemical engineering standards. If the client or employer insists, the engineer shall:

• A. Comply with the wishes of the client or employer
• B. Withdraw from further service on the project
• C. Notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project
• D. Continue with modifications

Answer: (C)

When a chemical engineer is asked to complete, sign, or seal plans that do not conform to recognized engineering standards, the responsible action is to protect public safety by not endorsing the nonconforming work. If the client or employer persists, the engineer should notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project. This ensures the matter is addressed by those who enforce professional standards and prevents the engineer from being complicit in unsafe or inadequate designs. Reporting authorities helps uphold accountability and allows corrective action to be taken, while withdrawing stops participation in continuing the project under improper conditions. Complying, continuing with modifications, or simply withdrawing without reporting would fail to safeguard safety or maintain professional integrity.