(1)  The responsible person for permit work in respect of which the building administration fee is payable must ensure that the work is not commenced before that building administration fee has been paid.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(2)  For the avoidance of doubt, a penalty imposed under subsection (1) does not affect the liability of an owner, or applicant, to pay the building administration fee that is owing under this Act in respect of which the penalty has been imposed.