The contract is silent and the permit fee is customarily required for the contractor's execution of the work. What should the GC expect administratively?
Correct Answer
B) The contractor normally secures and pays customary permits and fees unless the contract states otherwise
Contract administration commonly assigns customary post-contract permits and fees to the contractor unless otherwise provided.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Contract administration commonly assigns customary post-contract permits and fees to the contractor unless otherwise provided.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The inspector pays the fee because the inspector performs inspections
The inspector pays the fee because the inspector performs inspections skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for permit fee responsibility.
Option C: The lender pays the fee outside the project contract without documentation
The lender pays the fee outside the project contract without documentation skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for permit fee responsibility.
Option D: The lowest bidder from bid day pays the fee even if not awarded the work or listed on the permit
The lowest bidder from bid day pays the fee even if not awarded the work or listed on the permit skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for permit fee responsibility.
Memory Technique
Permit Fee square for Reviews Permit-Fee: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A201-2017 to Article 3, §3.7 Permits, Fees, Notices, and Compliance with Laws; match the role, timing, and required approval before choosing.
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