ASPLS Standards of Practice Manual, 4TH Edition

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INTRODUCTION

The 2013 edition of the ASPLS Standards of Practice Manual is the fourth edition and is published by the ASPLS to provide a quick reference for professional land surveyors and others seeking information on relevant statutes, regulations, specifications, and guidelines. We hope that you find this information helpful and relevant.

CHAPTER 1  –  ASPLS

• ASPLS Standards of Practice Manual – Introduction, ASPLS Information, Code of Ethics, Constitution, and By-Laws

  • Note: For the latest ASPLS By-Laws See – ASPLS By-Laws Amended March 30, 2021

CHAPTER 2  –  STANDARDS

• NSPS Model Standards for Property Surveys sections A through H – National Society of Professional Surveyors

• Other Standards:

  • 2021 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys – Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys Effective February 23, 2021

  • ASPLS Mortgage Location Survey Standards – Minimum requirements for mortgage location surveys commonly known as an “As-Built Survey” in the State of Alaska Dated November 10, 2005

CHAPTER 3  –  GUIDELINES

• Introduction – Table of Contents, Introduction, and miscellaneous topics

• Highway Rights-of-Way in Alaska (2013) – John F. Bennett, PLS, SR/WA

• Easement and Access Law (2013) – Daniel W. Beardsley, Esq., SR/WA

  • Public Prescriptive Rights across Private Lands

  • Alaska Easement Case Law

  • Public Land Order Case Law

  • RS 2477 & Section Line Easement Case Law

• The Judicial Function of Surveyors – Justice Thomas M. Cooley

• Madson’s Compilation of Rules for Land Surveyors

• Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) – Karen F. Tilton, PLS, SR/WA

CHAPTER 4  –  PLATTING AUTHORITIES, RECORDING DISTRICTS, & INFO

• Alaska Recording Districts

• Alaska Recording Districts Map

• Recording Districts Contact Info

• DNR Land Records

• BLM Alaska Spatial Database

• BLM Case Research

• Home Rule Cities in Alaska

• Alaska Borough Boundary Map

• Platting Authority Links

• Alaska Judicial Districts

CHAPTER 5  –  STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE CODES

• Alaska Statutes – Surveying Related Statues & Administrative Codes directly linked to the state legislative website.

• AELS Board – Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors