Michael J. Sweeney, individual; The Petition was granted. The Declaratory Statement states that based on the language in Rule 5J-17.052, (2)(b)2.d., F.A.C. the field work of Firm “B” is under the direct control and supervision of the licensed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Consumer Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5J-17.052Minimum Technical Standards: Specific Survey, Map, and Report Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Michael J. Sweeney, individual on September 10, 2013. The following is a summary of the agency’s disposition of the petition:

The Petition was granted. The Declaratory Statement states that based on the language in sub-subparagraph 5J-17.052, (2)(b)2.d., F.A.C., the field work of Firm “B” is under the direct control and supervision of the licensed surveyor for Firm “A” and therefore every boundary monument set shall be identified with a durable marker or cap bearing the license number of Firm “A.” When Firm “A” has subcontracted with Firm “B” to perform the field work under the supervision of the licensed surveyor for Firm “A,” the licensed surveyor for Firm “A” may not sign and seal the survey map but then use a boundary marker cap stamped with the LB number for Firm “B.”

A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Tracy J. Sumner, Board Counsel, Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers, Division of Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301, [phone].