WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
CODE OF ETHICS
The members of this Association shall be limited to those persons and firms who shall adhere to the following Code of Ethics, principles and policies:
1. Our paramount responsibility is to our customers, our community and our country.
2. Decent housing should be within the reach of every family.
3. High standards of health, safety and sanitation shall be built into every home and rental
unit.
4. Members shall deal fairly with their respective employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
5. As members of a progressive industry, we encourage research to develop new materials,
techniques, equipment and strive to improve methods of single family and multi-family
financing, to the end that every home owner and resident of a rental dwelling may get the
greatest value possible for every dollar.
6. All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we serve shall have
informed and vigorous support.
7. We hold inviolate the private enterprise system and the American way of life by refraining
from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition, and to thereby promote
private enterprise and guarantee equal rights for all.
8. As a member of West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association, I agree to:
a. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct.
b. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me by virtue
of my office.
c. Refuse to engage in or approve of activities for personal gain at the expense of my
industry or profession.
d. Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the building
industry.
e. Describe accurately and honestly the price, materials and standards of workmanship in a
contract.
f. Use only materials agreed to or exceeding the quality of those specified in a contract.
g. Begin the construction process as soon as feasible upon award of a contract and proceed
diligently to completion of the project without unnecessary delays.
h. Promptly acknowledge and rectify obvious defects in products, materials and workmanship
within a reasonable time frame.
This CODE OF ETHICS for members of West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards of service in the building industry and conduct among its members. Adherence to these standards is required for membership in the Association and serves to assure public confidence in the integrity and service of the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association and the Building Industry. These responsibilities are assumed freely and solemnly mindful. They are part of our obligation as members of the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association, the Pennsylvania Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.
Applicant's Signature__________________________________________
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