III.5.b.

Engineers shall not accept commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from contractors or other parties dealing with clients or employers of the Engineer in connection with work for which the Engineer is responsible.

III.5.b. Part 1

Code is relevant when:

Engineer has an employer
AND
Engineer is responsible for engineering work with the employer

Code is violated when:

Engineer accepts a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work

Code is not violated when

Engineer does not accept a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work

III.5.b. Part 2

Code is relevant when:

Engineer has a client
AND
Engineer is responsible for engineering work with the client

Code is violated when:

Engineer accepts a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work

Code is not violated when

Engineer does not accept a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work