I've been asked to stamp drawings I have no business stamping.

[knight1fox3]

I would tell 'em to wait the three weeks for the other guy to get comity.

I'm sure we can all appreciate that deadlines are deadlines to the end customer. Telling them to "just wait" might not be practical nor does it demonstrate good performance of the respective company to it's customer.

I would submit they've already showed poor planning by taking a job without having an engineer registered in the state (which is also illegal in many states, demonstrating disregard for the law), and now they are adding questionable ethics to the mix.

A very good point. Poor planning and/or project management.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I was just countering the illegal comment, but I do agree that I would not stamp drawings I am not familiar/comfortable/knowledgeable with.

Oh, OK, I gotcha.

 

[CbusPaul]

If you stand up and take the strong ethical side of the debate, it may do the opposite of creating a poor work environment. You may gain the respect of your superiors for doing what is right even when it would be far easier to do the opposite.

 

[pbrme]

^Agreed, this sounds like my states' also.

I can't believe there's still some debate on this.

 

[envirotex]

^^^This is the same in Texas. It comes with a reprimand and $1,000 fine. I would say no.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^^^Same in SC. Fine/disciplinary action determined by the board, I think.

 

[knight1fox3]

Agreed, the answer is don't do it.

 

[Exception Collection]

Agreed, the answer is don't do it.

Agreed. I wasn't considering that aspect of it; the office I work for always makes sure to involve the right engineer at the start of the project (and I have refused to stamp items I wasn't so involved in).