Hawaii's termite protection requirements mandate soil treatment within how many feet of the building perimeter?
Correct Answer
B) 5 feet
Hawaii requires soil treatment for termite protection within 5 feet of the building perimeter to create an effective chemical barrier.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option B (5 feet) is correct. Hawaii's building code requires soil chemical treatment for termite protection within 5 feet of the building perimeter. This zone creates a chemical barrier wide enough to intercept subterranean termite colonies foraging toward the structure from the surrounding soil.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 10 feet
10 feet is wider than required by Hawaii code. While treating more soil would provide additional protection, the code-specified minimum is 5 feet. Knowing the exact code minimum is what the exam tests, not best practices beyond the minimum.
Option C: 3 feet
3 feet is insufficient under Hawaii's requirements. A 3-foot barrier may not intercept termite colonies approaching from foraging distances that commonly exceed this width. The code establishes 5 feet as the minimum effective barrier width.
Option D: 2 feet
2 feet is well below the required minimum and would not create an adequate chemical barrier. This distance is too narrow to reliably protect against subterranean termite intrusion, especially in Hawaii where termite pressure is among the highest in the United States.
Memory Technique
Five feet = one giant step away from your house. Picture taking a single large adult step away from the foundation all the way around — that entire zone must be chemically treated. Alternatively: '5 feet for 5-alarm termite threat' (Hawaii has among the most aggressive termite species in the world).
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