Virginia Administrative Code › Title 18 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING › Agency 10 - BOARD FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS, CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Chapter 20 - BOARD FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS, CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGULATIONS › Part V - Qualifications for Licensing and Standards of Procedure for Land Surveyors › Section 18VAC10-20-382 - Minimum standards and procedures for surveys determining topography; field procedures; office procedures

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				  The minimum standards and procedures set forth in this section are to be used
				  for topographic surveys performed in the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to
				  Chapter 4 (§
										54.1-400 et seq.) of
				  Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia. The application of the professional's seal,
				  signature, and date as required by this chapter shall be evidence that the
				  topographic survey is correct to the best of the professional's knowledge and
				  belief and complies with the minimum standards and procedures.
B. Minimum field and office procedures. The
				  following information shall be shown on, or contained in, all plats, maps, or
				  digital geospatial data including metadata used to depict the results of the
				  topographic survey:
1. Physical improvements
				  on the property, all man-made or installed structures, as well as visible
				  evidence of underground features (such as manholes, catch basins, telephone
				  pedestals, power transformers, etc.), and utility lines and poles shall be
				  shown or depicted when they are visible based on the methodology and scale. If
				  the methodology or scale prevents depiction of the improvements as described in
				  this subdivision, then notice shall be clearly stated on or contained in the
				  map, plat, or digital geospatial data including metadata indicating the
				  improvements that are not depicted.
2. Elevations shall be provided as spot
				  elevations, contours, or digital terrain models.
3. Onsite, or in close proximity, benchmarks
				  shall be established with reference to vertical datum, preferably North
				  American Vertical Datum (NAVD), and shown in the correct location.
4. The title of the topographic survey
				  identifying the land surveyed and showing the state, county, or city in which
				  property is located.
5. Name,
				  address, and contact information of the individual or entity for whom the
				  survey is being performed.
6. Name,
				  address, and contact information for the land surveyor or registered
				  business.
7. Date, graphic scale,
				  numerical scale, and contour interval of plat, map, or digital geospatial data
				  including metadata.
8. North arrow
				  and source of meridian used for the survey.
9. Names or route numbers of highways,
				  streets and named waterways shall be shown.
10. The horizontal and vertical unit of
				  measurement, coordinate system, and data, including adjustments if
				  applicable.
11. A statement, in the
				  following form, shall be shown on or contained in plats, maps, or digital
				  geospatial data including metadata:
This ________________ (provide description of the project)
					 was completed under the direct and responsible charge of
					 _______________________________ (Name of Professional) from an actual  Ground
					 or  Remote Sensing (check the one that is applicable) survey made under my
					 supervision; that the imagery and/or original data was obtained on
					 ______________ (Date); and that this plat, map, or digital geospatial data
					 including metadata meets minimum accuracy standards unless otherwise
					 noted.