Summary of Modifications/Changes
in this Update
This Summary of Changes is for information only.
It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
December 1, 2023
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:SITE SURVEYS, 02 21 13

DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
January 1, 2021
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
SITE SURVEYS, 02 21 13

SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1. Deleted spec writer note sating that “VA PG 18 15 identifies boundary, topographic and2.
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utility surveys as special studies to be agreed upon during Pre Negotiation Design TeamKickoff Meeting”
Clarify in the spec writer note that 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is for worklayout surveys performed for construction (as opposed to for design).
Adjusted Section 1.3 – Submittals, to be more clear, and streamlined for site surveys.
In Section 1.4 – Quality assurance, the Land Surveyor definitions were revised for clarity.
Section 3.3 – Surveys, the text related to Minimum Standard Detail Requirements wasupdated.
Section 3.3 - Surveys, item C – Topographic Survey was updated with regard to verticalcontrol, benchmarks, monuments, accuracy and aerial mapping.
Minor text edits in utility surveys, permanent structures and rights of way, in Section
3.3, item C – Topographic Survey
Re-wrote items under subsection A of Section 3.4 – Survey Drawing Requirements, toinclude more details about items to include and formats.
Minor text edits in the Drawing Notations subsection B, of Section 3.4 – Survey DrawingRequirements.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
in this Update
This Summary of Changes is for information only.
It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
January 1, 2021
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Site Surveys, 02 21 13
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
August 1, 2016
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Site Surveys, 02 21 13
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
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Added info on contour and GPR requirements.
Deleted warranty.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
in this Update
This Summary of Changes is for information only.
It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
August 1, 2016
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Site Surveys, 02 21 13
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
May 1, 2013

DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Site Surveys, 02 21 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Formatted the document with paragraphs styles and automatic paragraph numbering.
Created and applied approved section template matching CSI SectionFormat and toensure consistency among all sections included within this issue.
3. Rewrote specification text for consistency with CSI's recommended specification
language, using streamlined text and imperative mood wherever possible.
4. Updated reference standards to show current edition, and confirmed reference
standards are used properly.
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Summary of Modifications/Changes
in this Update
This Summary of Changes is for information only.
It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION (new)May 1, 2013
TITLE OF DOCUMENT (new title if applicable):
Site Surveys, 02 21 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
August 1, 2011
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Site Surveys, 02 21 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
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Added “property and” to description.

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Removed project Architect and replaced with “Contracting Officer”

2.D

Added requirement to provide CADD file for 3D software and revised sheet information required.

2.E

Revised scale requirements for the drawing.

2.F.6

Added requirement to include a legal description of the land.

2.F.11 Removed information on what possession means.
2.F.19 Added that the surveyor must establish 3 benchmarks with control on each point.
2.F.29 Added invert elevations, depths, and sizes and material of pipe in utility structures need to beidentified.
2.F.32 Added zoning classificatication needs to be identified.
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