House setting

Question 1

What are the three characteristics of house setting?

Answer 1

1. Economics-Minimizing cost associated with lot conditions
2. Marketing- sell the product that is most suitable for lot
3. Community appearance- finished pro ducted looks right for community

Question 2

why is it important to set houses in a community properly?

Answer 2

functioning house and curb appeal

Question 3

who is responsible for house setting in your market?

Answer 3

Engineer

Question 4

List the necessary tools required to set a house:

Answer 4

laser level, resite, SAR, tape measure, marking paint

Question 5

Do we pre-stake for clearing of trees?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Plot plan

Answer 6

Birds eye view of the lot (resite).

Question 7

Field stakeout

Answer 7

Engineer stakes out the house/lot

Question 8

Easement

Answer 8

Area that can not be disturbed for E&S purposes

Question 9

Dig stakes

Answer 9

stakes that the excavator uses for digging the house and over dig

Question 10

Final Survey

Answer 10

Surveys the exact location of the house when it is completely finished

Question 11

Hub

Answer 11

Location where house is set.

Question 12

ROW

Answer 12

Right of Way- area that cannot be disturbed or blocked. owner cannot disturb the ROW on their lot.

Question 13

Building Setback

Answer 13

How code the house can be to the street

Question 14

List 5 basic components that can be found on a Plot plan for your area:

Answer 14

1. Easement
2. Scale
3. Sewer line
4. ROW
5. BRL
6. BF
7. FF