CST Code Compliance 3

Question 1

Before digging to search for a buried monument, a survey crew is legally required in most states to do what?

Accepted Answer

Contact the 811 one-call utility locate center

Answer

State damage-prevention laws require an 811 locate request before excavating to avoid striking underground utilities.

Question 2

A subdivision plat submitted for recording is rejected for lacking the surveyor's seal. What compliance element was missing?

Accepted Answer

The professional certification and seal of the licensed surveyor

Answer

Recording statutes require plats to bear the signed seal and certification of the licensed professional surveyor.

Question 3

Under ALTA/NSPS standards, which Table A item requires locating and showing substantial features observed in the process of conducting the fieldwork?

Accepted Answer

Item 7 and Item 8 features

Answer

Table A Items 7 (building dimensions/area) and 8 (substantial features observed) cover visible improvements beyond the basic requirements.

Question 4

Which ALTA/NSPS Table A item addresses the number and type of striped parking spaces?

Accepted Answer

Item 9

Answer

Table A Item 9 requires showing striping, number, and type of parking spaces, including accessible spaces.

Question 5

When an existing structure was legally built before a new zoning ordinance and now violates it, it is generally described as what?

Accepted Answer

Legal nonconforming (grandfathered)

Answer

Structures lawfully built before a code change are typically legal nonconforming uses or structures.

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