(a)

1. (1) Prior to a boundary survey, the surveyor shall obtain information from the following, as applicable:

   1. (A) Field notes and plats of the original government survey and subsequent surveys;
   2. (B) Deeds;
   3. (C) Maps; and
   4. (D) County and state records.
2. (2) The surveyor shall analyze the information obtained to determine, to the best of his or her ability, the boundaries that were requested to be located.

(b)

1. (1) Surveys based on the United States Public Land Survey System shall be tied to the section and/or quarter section corners, which control position in accordance with the current United States Bureau of Land Management Manual of Surveying Instructions.

2. (2)

   1. (A) However, if a survey is to be performed within a section previously subdivided, the surveyor may tie to and rely on any well-defined corners found therein.
   2. (B) This exception in no manner relieves the surveyor from any liability resulting from his or her reliance on said corners in the performance of the survey.

(d)

1. (1) Lot and block subdivision surveys shall conform to the minimum accuracy standards as set forth in 15 CAR § 281-105.
2. (2) Where conflicts between the standards set forth herein and any such jurisdictional requirements and standards of practice occur, the more stringent shall apply.
3. (3) Lot surveys and plats within such subdivisions shall be tied to sufficient monumentation within the subdivision required to verify the correctness of the survey.