What does PC and PT stand for in surveying?

PC – Point of curvature. The point at which a straight line begins to curve, i.e. the point of tangency to the curve. See PT. PCC – Point of compound curvature. The point where curves of different radii meet.

What is R W on a survey?

Right of Way (R/W) surveys are performed to gather data on existing property rights that affect the state highway system. This includes monuments, roadways, fencing, utilities, and any other evidence that make up the land-net0F1.

What color are survey markers?

Utility Flag Marking Cheatsheet

Flag Color Use
Red Electrical utilities like power lines
White Excavation
Pink Temporary survey markings
Yellow Gas lines like petroleum, steam

What do pink markers mean on property?

Temporary Survey Markings
GREEN – Sewers and Drain Lines. PINK – Temporary Survey Markings. WHITE – Proposed Excavation.

What is PS in land survey?

“PS” stands for Private Survey/Surveyor; it is common in properties surveyed by Geodetic Engineers owned/claimed by its clients.

What does CB mean on a survey?

Surveyor Abbreviations

RANCHOS
AGUA HEDIONDA AGUA HED
CB CURB
CEM CEMENT
CH X CHISELED CROSS

What is HCR in surveying?

The Home Condition Report (HCR) was intended as a core component of the Home Information Pack. It has been carefully designed after lengthy consultation with surveyors, mortgage lenders, and the Consumer Association representing the interests of home buyers and owners.

What does MBL mean on a survey?

List of 387+ Common Land Survey Abbreviations

ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
MBL MINIMUM BUILDING LINE
MBS METRO BUS STOP
MBX MAILBOX
MEAS MEASURE

What do pink flags on property mean?

temporary survey markings
Pink flags – These are used as temporary survey markings. As surveyors measure, they mark their work with pink flags. Measure twice, cut once, and use plenty of pink flags. Pink is also used to mark mysteries. If a utility can’t be identified, a worker will pink flag it.