I.1.

Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall: Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.

Code is relevant when:

Engineer is involved in a professional situation in which a safety, health or welfare issue is at stake

Code is violated when:

Engineer's action does not hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public

Code is not violated when:

Engineer's action holds paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public