12.13 Surveys

A. Surveys must be by a licensed surveyor and show the exact location of on-site improvements, including utility lines and easements. Please see the FHA Multifamily Program Closing Guide for additional requirements related to survey matters.

B. The contractor must give the owner and HUD surveys, as follows:

1. At any time, the owner or HUD requires; and

2. When construction is complete (“as-built” survey).

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C. The inspector, when uncertain of the location of construction or stored materials in relation to property lines or easements, may ask the Architect to require a survey with the next contractor's requisition.

D. If encroachments are found, the inspector must notify the HUD CA by memorandum explaining the conditions. (Encroachments may jeopardize the entire property as security for an insured mortgage.)