1. Q: What South Carolina code title governs the practice of land
surveying? ANSWER Title 40, Chapter 22 of the South Carolina Code of
Laws governs the practice of land surveying.
2. Q: What is the minimum experience requirement to apply for the SC
Land Surveyor license? ANSWER Four years of progressive experience in
land surveying under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor.
3. Q: Who regulates the practice of land surveying in South Carolina?
ANSWER The South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional
Engineers and Surveyors.
4. Q: How many members serve on the SC Board of Registration for
Professional Engineers and Surveyors? ANSWER The board consists of 11
members.
5. Q: How many surveyors must be on the SC Board? ANSWER At least
two licensed land surveyors must serve on the board.
6. Q: What is the penalty for practicing land surveying without a license in
SC? ANSWER It is a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment, and
each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
7. Q: How often must a SC land surveyor renew their license? ANSWER
Biennially (every two years).
8. Q: What is the continuing education requirement for SC land surveyors?
ANSWER 15 professional development hours (PDHs) per biennial renewal
period.
9. Q: Can a surveyor use the term "engineer" in their business name in
SC? ANSWER No, unless they are also a licensed professional engineer.
,10. Q: What is required before performing a boundary survey in SC?
ANSWER A thorough title search and research of all relevant deeds and
documents affecting the property.
11. Q: Must SC surveyors file plats with the county? ANSWER Yes, plats
must be filed with the Register of Deeds in the county where the land is located.
12. Q: What is the statute of limitations for surveying negligence claims in
SC? ANSWER Generally three years from the date of discovery or should
have been discovered.
13. Q: Are oral boundary agreements enforceable in SC? ANSWER Yes,
but they must meet certain requirements including clear and convincing
evidence.
14. Q: What is the minimum width for plat borders in SC? ANSWER A
minimum 1-inch border is required on all sides.
15. Q: What scale is typically required for subdivision plats in SC?
ANSWER Typically 1 inch = 100 feet or larger scale, though local ordinances
may vary.
16. Q: Who must sign a plat in SC? ANSWER The licensed land surveyor
who prepared or supervised the survey.
17. Q: Is a surveyor's seal required on plats filed in SC? ANSWER Yes, all
plats must bear the surveyor's seal and signature.
18. Q: What information must appear on a surveyor's seal in SC?
ANSWER The surveyor's name, license number, and the words "Licensed
Land Surveyor" and "South Carolina."
19. Q: Can a surveyor certify work performed by another surveyor in SC?
ANSWER No, surveyors can only certify work performed under their direct
supervision.
20. Q: What is considered the unauthorized practice of land surveying in
SC? ANSWER Performing surveying services without a valid license,
including boundary determinations and ALTA surveys.
21. Q: Are there reciprocity agreements for SC surveyor licenses?
ANSWER SC has comity provisions but requires meeting SC-specific
requirements and examinations.
, 22. Q: What is the minimum insurance requirement for SC surveyors?
ANSWER There is no state-mandated minimum, but professional liability
insurance is strongly recommended.
23. Q: Can a corporation practice land surveying in SC? ANSWER Yes, if
properly registered and a licensed surveyor has responsible charge.
24. Q: What is "responsible charge" under SC law? ANSWER Direct
control and personal supervision of surveying work by a licensed surveyor.
25. Q: Must corner monuments be set before filing a plat in SC? ANSWER
Yes, all boundary corners must be monumented unless specifically noted on the
plat with justification.
26. Q: What types of monuments are acceptable in SC? ANSWER Iron
pipes, rebar, concrete monuments, stone markers, and other durable materials.
27. Q: What is the minimum size for iron rebar monuments in SC?
ANSWER Typically 1/2 inch diameter by 18 inches long, though standards
may vary by locality.
28. Q: Are witness monuments allowed in SC? ANSWER Yes, when setting
a monument at the actual corner is impractical or impossible.
29. Q: What is required when a surveyor finds discrepancies in previous
surveys? ANSWER The surveyor must research, analyze, and make a
professional determination, clearly noting discrepancies on the plat.
30. Q: Can a surveyor refuse to file a plat in SC? ANSWER A surveyor
should not file a plat they believe to be incorrect or misleading.
31. Q: What is the consequence of filing a false or fraudulent plat in SC?
ANSWER License revocation, fines, and potential criminal charges.
32. Q: Are electronic signatures valid on plats in SC? ANSWER Yes, if
they comply with electronic signature laws and county filing requirements.
33. Q: What disclosure must appear on preliminary plats in SC? ANSWER
They must be clearly marked as "Preliminary" and "Not for Recording."
34. Q: Can a surveyor relocate an original corner in SC? ANSWER No,
original corners hold their position; surveyors locate, not relocate.
35. Q: What is the order of evidence priority in SC boundary law?
ANSWER Generally: natural monuments, artificial monuments, courses and
distances, area (though context matters).
surveying? ANSWER Title 40, Chapter 22 of the South Carolina Code of
Laws governs the practice of land surveying.
2. Q: What is the minimum experience requirement to apply for the SC
Land Surveyor license? ANSWER Four years of progressive experience in
land surveying under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor.
3. Q: Who regulates the practice of land surveying in South Carolina?
ANSWER The South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional
Engineers and Surveyors.
4. Q: How many members serve on the SC Board of Registration for
Professional Engineers and Surveyors? ANSWER The board consists of 11
members.
5. Q: How many surveyors must be on the SC Board? ANSWER At least
two licensed land surveyors must serve on the board.
6. Q: What is the penalty for practicing land surveying without a license in
SC? ANSWER It is a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment, and
each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
7. Q: How often must a SC land surveyor renew their license? ANSWER
Biennially (every two years).
8. Q: What is the continuing education requirement for SC land surveyors?
ANSWER 15 professional development hours (PDHs) per biennial renewal
period.
9. Q: Can a surveyor use the term "engineer" in their business name in
SC? ANSWER No, unless they are also a licensed professional engineer.
,10. Q: What is required before performing a boundary survey in SC?
ANSWER A thorough title search and research of all relevant deeds and
documents affecting the property.
11. Q: Must SC surveyors file plats with the county? ANSWER Yes, plats
must be filed with the Register of Deeds in the county where the land is located.
12. Q: What is the statute of limitations for surveying negligence claims in
SC? ANSWER Generally three years from the date of discovery or should
have been discovered.
13. Q: Are oral boundary agreements enforceable in SC? ANSWER Yes,
but they must meet certain requirements including clear and convincing
evidence.
14. Q: What is the minimum width for plat borders in SC? ANSWER A
minimum 1-inch border is required on all sides.
15. Q: What scale is typically required for subdivision plats in SC?
ANSWER Typically 1 inch = 100 feet or larger scale, though local ordinances
may vary.
16. Q: Who must sign a plat in SC? ANSWER The licensed land surveyor
who prepared or supervised the survey.
17. Q: Is a surveyor's seal required on plats filed in SC? ANSWER Yes, all
plats must bear the surveyor's seal and signature.
18. Q: What information must appear on a surveyor's seal in SC?
ANSWER The surveyor's name, license number, and the words "Licensed
Land Surveyor" and "South Carolina."
19. Q: Can a surveyor certify work performed by another surveyor in SC?
ANSWER No, surveyors can only certify work performed under their direct
supervision.
20. Q: What is considered the unauthorized practice of land surveying in
SC? ANSWER Performing surveying services without a valid license,
including boundary determinations and ALTA surveys.
21. Q: Are there reciprocity agreements for SC surveyor licenses?
ANSWER SC has comity provisions but requires meeting SC-specific
requirements and examinations.
, 22. Q: What is the minimum insurance requirement for SC surveyors?
ANSWER There is no state-mandated minimum, but professional liability
insurance is strongly recommended.
23. Q: Can a corporation practice land surveying in SC? ANSWER Yes, if
properly registered and a licensed surveyor has responsible charge.
24. Q: What is "responsible charge" under SC law? ANSWER Direct
control and personal supervision of surveying work by a licensed surveyor.
25. Q: Must corner monuments be set before filing a plat in SC? ANSWER
Yes, all boundary corners must be monumented unless specifically noted on the
plat with justification.
26. Q: What types of monuments are acceptable in SC? ANSWER Iron
pipes, rebar, concrete monuments, stone markers, and other durable materials.
27. Q: What is the minimum size for iron rebar monuments in SC?
ANSWER Typically 1/2 inch diameter by 18 inches long, though standards
may vary by locality.
28. Q: Are witness monuments allowed in SC? ANSWER Yes, when setting
a monument at the actual corner is impractical or impossible.
29. Q: What is required when a surveyor finds discrepancies in previous
surveys? ANSWER The surveyor must research, analyze, and make a
professional determination, clearly noting discrepancies on the plat.
30. Q: Can a surveyor refuse to file a plat in SC? ANSWER A surveyor
should not file a plat they believe to be incorrect or misleading.
31. Q: What is the consequence of filing a false or fraudulent plat in SC?
ANSWER License revocation, fines, and potential criminal charges.
32. Q: Are electronic signatures valid on plats in SC? ANSWER Yes, if
they comply with electronic signature laws and county filing requirements.
33. Q: What disclosure must appear on preliminary plats in SC? ANSWER
They must be clearly marked as "Preliminary" and "Not for Recording."
34. Q: Can a surveyor relocate an original corner in SC? ANSWER No,
original corners hold their position; surveyors locate, not relocate.
35. Q: What is the order of evidence priority in SC boundary law?
ANSWER Generally: natural monuments, artificial monuments, courses and
distances, area (though context matters).
