A residential addition project in Hawaii requires a building permit. The contractor begins work without obtaining the permit. What is the potential penalty multiplier for permit fees?
Correct Answer
D) 2 times normal fees
Hawaii building codes typically impose double permit fees for work performed without proper permits.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Hawaii building codes and county building ordinances impose a penalty of double (2x) the normal permit fees when work is performed without first obtaining the required building permit. This penalty is in addition to the requirement to obtain the permit retroactively and potentially stop work until the permit is issued.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 3 times normal fees
A 3x multiplier is not the standard penalty under Hawaii building codes for unpermitted work. While some jurisdictions use higher multipliers, Hawaii's standard is 2x the normal permit fee.
Option B: 5 times normal fees
A 5x multiplier would be an unusually severe penalty and is not the standard established under Hawaii building codes for performing work without a permit.
Option C: 1.5 times normal fees
A 1.5x multiplier is too low to reflect Hawaii's penalty for unpermitted work. The standard penalty is 2x, not a 50% surcharge.
Memory Technique
Remember 'Double Trouble.' Starting without a permit = DOUBLE the permit fee. Two consequences for forgetting: (1) stop work order, (2) 2x fee.
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