Which professional is primarily responsible for establishing the plat's dimensions?

• A. Surveyor
• B. Developer
• C. Attorney
• D. Banker

Answer: (A)

Establishing the plat's dimensions requires precise measurement and boundary marking. A plat maps how land is divided into lots, streets, and easements, and its exact sizes and boundaries must be accurate to be recorded and to define property lines. The professional with the authority and training to do this is a licensed surveyor, who conducts field measurements, computes distances and bearings, places boundary monuments, and prepares the plat to reflect these accurate dimensions and legal descriptions. The developer may hire a surveyor to carry out the work, but the actual determination and certification of the plat’s dimensions come from the surveyor. Attorneys handle legal descriptions and documents, while bankers handle financing; neither establishes the physical measurements.