12Verification of distance measuring equipment

12 Verification of distance measuring equipment

12 Verification of distance measuring equipment

(1) A surveyor must not use approved electronic distance measuring equipment that involves a laser and prism unless the surveyor has verified the equipment—

(a) immediately after—

(i) the equipment is serviced or repaired, and

(ii) the equipment’s software is changed or upgraded, and

(b) within the last 12 months.

(2) A surveyor must not use approved metal tapes and bands to carry out a survey unless the surveyor has—

(a) verified the equipment—

(i) immediately after the equipment is repaired, and

(ii) within the last 2 years, or

(b) validated the equipment under section 13.

(3) In this section—

verified means verified in accordance with the Surveyor-General’s directions.