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Exhibit 7-12 Project__________________________________________
Owner__________________________________________ Date ______________________
Survey checklist. Contractor_______________________________________ JobNo.____________________
Project Manager__________________________________ Contract No.________________
Item Name Date Remarks (fieldbook, page)
Preliminary
Bench marks
Base line

Existing grades
Property lines
Buildings
Layout stakes
Footing grades
Finish floorelev.
Compaction tests
(slab on grade)
Utilities
Layout stakes
In place grades: sewer
Steam
ELectric

Gas
Storm drain
Comp. testsinbackfill
SITE WORK
Compaction (sub-grade)
Curb & walk layout stakes
‘In place’ grades
(manhole covers, catch basins,
etc.
FINISH GRADES
(1) Large landscapes
(2) Parking, etc.
SPECIAL

SUMMARY

• The proper layout of the building including footings, building alignment, and floor
elevations is a key component of the project. Thus, without a surveyor establishing
the critical benchmarks and elevations, a project cannot proceed.
• The surveyor must take into account external elements that may impact the accuracy
of the building’s alignment and floor elevations. This includes: