40.540.100    Survey Standards

A.    Standards.

    All surveys shall comply with standards set forth by state statutes, drafting standards of this title, and Chapter 332-130 WAC, except that linear closures after azimuth adjustment shall be at least a ratio of one to ten thousand (1:10,000) for WAC 332-130(1)(c)(d)(e). Where conflicts are identified, the most restrictive standard shall prevail.

B.    Elevations or Vertical Information.

    Where required, any elevations or vertical information shall have an accuracy of third-order specifications as published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in a bulletin entitled “Classification, Standards of Accuracy, and General Specifications of Geodetic Control Surveys,” and benchmarks with the datum used shall be shown on the plat.