CST Code Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the 2021 ALTA/NSPS Minimum Standard Detail Requirements, what is the maximum allowable Relative Positional Precision for a survey?

Accepted Answer

0.07 feet (20 mm) plus 50 ppm

Answer

The ALTA/NSPS standards set Relative Positional Precision at 2 cm (0.07 ft) plus 50 parts per million at the 95% confidence level.

Question 2

Which ALTA/NSPS Table A item calls for showing the zoning classification and setback requirements provided by the client?

Accepted Answer

Item 6(a) and 6(b)

Answer

Table A Item 6 covers zoning classification, setbacks, height, and floor space restrictions furnished by the client.

Question 3

A survey crew finds a building that extends 0.4 feet over a recorded side-yard setback line. How should this be handled on the plat?

Accepted Answer

Show and note the encroachment of the building over the setback line

Answer

Visible violations of recorded setback lines must be shown and noted so the client and title company are informed.

Question 4

Which federal agency publishes the Elevation Certificate form used for flood insurance compliance?

Accepted Answer

FEMA

Answer

FEMA issues the Elevation Certificate (FF-206-FY-22-152) used by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Question 5

On a FEMA Elevation Certificate, the elevation of the lowest floor must be referenced to what?

Accepted Answer

The vertical datum used for the Base Flood Elevation on the FIRM

Answer

Elevations must use the same vertical datum as the BFE shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, or a documented conversion.

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