Code Compliance Flashcards
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Which ALTA/NSPS Table A item addresses evidence of underground utilities existing on or serving the property?
Answer: Item 11(a) and 11(b)
Table A Item 11 covers locating utilities from plans, markings, or private locate requests.
Which Table A item calls for evidence of recent earth moving work, building construction, or building additions?
Answer: Item 16
Table A Item 16 requires noting observed evidence of recent earth moving work or construction.
Which Table A item calls for showing proposed changes in street right-of-way lines available from the controlling jurisdiction?
Answer: Item 17
Table A Item 17 covers proposed right-of-way changes and evidence of recent street or sidewalk construction.
A plat shows a bearing basis of 'assumed.' Many state minimum standards require that the plat also do what?
Answer: Clearly state the basis of bearings and the line it is referenced to
Minimum standards require a stated basis of bearings so the survey can be retraced and reproduced.
Wetland boundaries on a site are regulated under Section 404 of which federal law?
Answer: Clean Water Act
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates discharges of fill into waters of the United States, including wetlands.
A survey technician disturbs an existing found monument during construction staking. What is the proper compliance action?
Answer: Report it so the surveyor can perpetuate or reset it and file required records
Most states prohibit destroying monuments and require that disturbed corners be restored by a licensed surveyor.
What does a 'Surveyor's Certificate' on an ALTA/NSPS plat certify?
Answer: That the survey was made in accordance with the ALTA/NSPS standards and listed Table A items
The certificate states the survey meets the current ALTA/NSPS standards and identifies the Table A items included.