Not so hypothetical......
Surveyor A does a large and complex topographic survey for design, stamps, seals. All is well. Design of major improvements is well underway when Survey A dies.
Design team asks Surveyor B, an employee of Surveyor A at his death but not when the survey in question was done, and still working for the same firm, to pick up some additional features and add them to the map and model.?ÿ ?ÿ ?ÿ
Does Surveyor B assume responsibility for the all the work of Surveyor A on the project??ÿ ?ÿ
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That's a State specific question. Some places he cannot use that map as his base. Here in Idaho you would be allowed to review all project docs and data and take over.
In practice many just sign it and move on. In addition to that gross violation they are liable for the entire product.
That's a State specific question. Some places he cannot use that map as his base. Here in Idaho you would be allowed to review all project docs and data and take over.
In practice many just sign it and move on. In addition to that gross violation they are liable for the entire product.
Check with your insurance carrier.?ÿ IF I were to take over a project There would certainly be notes, revision clouds, and statements all over the drawing detailing what was original and what was added by me.
Andy
Check with your insurance carrier.?ÿ IF I were to take over a project There would certainly be notes, revision clouds, and statements all over the drawing detailing what was original and what was added by me.
Andy
The insurance carrier for Both A & B will be the same, so I assume it doesn't really make any difference to them.
I agree about revision clouds and notes, etc. But those should be on there even when one edits their own work.?ÿ?ÿ
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Isn't he already responsible? Doesn't the liability pass on to the company, at the time of the original owners demise? Like others have already pointed out; it depends on what your jurisdiction has to say about your particular situation.
If somethings wrong with the original survey; whom ever is suffering from this, will do what ever it takes to be compensated for their loss.
It might even behoove surveyor B; to go over the original with a fine tooth comb. It's not a mistake, if you find it before someone gets hurt...
Insurance cant restore a revoked license. If they discover you applied your seal in violation of the law they might decline a claim as well...
Yes, when you sign, seal your name on it, you have made the statement of what is on that document is what you show it to be and have made it yours.
?ÿI have worked almost my whole career in offices with multiple PE's and LS's, where any work product is apt to be a collaboration (ie/ one guy does the control, another the boundary, a third the topo, etc. ,etc. and phased projects that span years) but only one stamp goes on the final drawings.?ÿ ?ÿ ?ÿ?ÿ
The key is responsible charge. If one PLS makes the decisions they sign the map. If the products are truly done with multiple decision makers (say one for topo another for boundary) then each certifies their part. Or at least thats what the rules say...
