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Howard Surveyor
Howard Surveyor
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Joined: June 18, 2014 8:15 am
Topics: 13 / Replies: 150
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RE: Elev. Cert. Question

Having done EC for about 20 years now, I can say I have been through lots of expiration dates. When the new form comes out it's important to see what ...

8 years ago
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RE: FEMA Question - Contradiction

I've found FEMA isn't consistent when doing LOMAs or LOMA-F when?ÿthey compare LAG to the bottom of the lowest floor so believe it depends on the inde...

8 years ago
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RE: Zoning for ALTA surveys.

PPM, Both require a report (or letter), I'm certifying a report or letter?ÿwas not provided and therefore not addressed. I have had clients ask me whe...

8 years ago
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RE: Zoning for ALTA surveys.

I list all the items checked on Schedule A on the ALTA under the heading Schedule A Items, note that the Zoning report was not provided by the client,...

8 years ago
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RE: Zoning for ALTA surveys.

We all understand the problem, here is how I handle it. When providing the proposal, I note we aren't responsible for delays caused by the requesting ...

8 years ago
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RE: What is your go to work boot?

I wore Westcos from Scappose. OR for about 18 years (amounted to 2 pairs of vibram and one of calks). I found the best mentoring I got along with my f...

8 years ago
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RE: A River with no River Lots

We have one in our area which is about 11 miles long, drains a lake of about 4500 acres and runs almost parallel with the meridian. It's slow moving, ...

8 years ago
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RE: Another Zone A

Moe, I agree it shouldn't be up to the homeowner to bear the brunt of the expense for correcting the problem with the map, but that is just what we ar...

8 years ago
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RE: Multiple flood zones on a possible investment property?

Don't be afraid of the AE or the X Zones. Work with a surveyor knowledgeable about building in the Flood Zone. If possible, use proper building practi...

8 years ago
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RE: Another FEMA question....

The State Farm Insurance indication is a clue. I find most of the problems I have with insurance agents are ones?ÿ associated with State Farm. I had o...

8 years ago
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RE: Historical Aerials

I like James Vianna's answer. It reminded me of a job for some attorneys wherein I was requested to ascertain if an entire railroad switching yard had...

9 years ago
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RE: Handwriting Interpretation Challenge

"I don't see it as "and". The other instances of "and" show the word slanting sharply down."I agree with you. I see the first letter as "o" [compared ...

9 years ago
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RE: Ring Ring..

Mark Mayer, post: 452592, member: 424 wrote: Most of the public agencies that employ surveyors around here work a 4-10s schedule, meaning that employe...

9 years ago
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RE: Ring Ring..

Mark Mayer, post: 452442, member: 424 wrote: Why hang your business model on that kind of work then? I know it's easier said than done, but life is go...

9 years ago
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RE: Found a rock

We don't get a lot of rocks with the notches in our area but more like this. I think it's because the GLO were operating from the then "new" Oregon ma...

9 years ago
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RE: Survey instruments

A David White transit & cloth tape in high school surveying class. We staked the FFA barn and a greenhouse on the school campus, ran levels with a...

9 years ago
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RE: Navigable river boundary lines

What are your state statues about navigable rivers? In Washington, it's determined by the thalweg, I believe in Oregon it is the distance midpoint bet...

9 years ago
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RE: FIELD PIC 9-14

Jerry Attrick, post: 446792, member: 1585 wrote: Fred,I have to ask. What is with those pants? Are those pedal pushers? Long shorts? Bloused trousers?...

9 years ago
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