Section 865IAC1-12-20. Route survey preliminary research

   (a) When conducting a route survey, a registered land surveyor shall do the following:

(1) Obtain or prepare the documents establishing the intended position of the lines to be created by the survey, for example, the following:

(A) The client's approved sketch.

(B) Instructions defining the lines.

(2) Obtain the following:

(A) Copies of the laws that affect route surveys in the area in which the property is located.

(B) From:

(i) the client, or other sources, the record description of the affected parcel or parcels;

(ii) the county recorder's office, copies of any recorded subdivision plats and surveys affected by or relating to the survey; and

(iii) other public offices, copies of any maps, documents, and field notes that relate to the survey.

  (b) Client specifications may set forth technical minimums for route surveys more stringent than those stated in this section. (State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors; 865 IAC 1-12-20; filed Jul 17, 1991, 4:30 p.m.: 14 IR 2250; filed Oct 13, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 16 IR 893; readopted filed May 22, 2001, 9:55 a.m.: 24 IR 3237; filed May 4, 2006, 1:25 p.m.: 29 IR 3016; readopted filed Nov 9, 2012, 11:26 a.m.: 20121205-IR-865120390RFA) NOTE: 864 IAC 1.1-13-35 was renumbered by Legislative Services Agency as 865 IAC 1-12-20.